Tremble

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛmbəl/

Definitions of tremble

verb to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or weakness

Example Sentences

A1 I tremble when I hear thunder.

A2 The little puppy trembled with fear during the thunderstorm.

B1 She couldn't help but tremble with excitement as she waited for the results.

B2 The ground trembled as the earthquake struck.

C1 His voice trembled with emotion as he delivered the speech.

C2 The entire building trembled as the explosion went off nearby.

Examples of tremble in a Sentence

formal The ground began to tremble as the earthquake approached.

informal I could feel my hands tremble with nervousness before the big presentation.

slang She was so scared that she felt her legs start to tremble.

figurative The news of the company's bankruptcy made the stock market tremble.

Grammatical Forms of tremble

• past tense: trembled
• plural: trembles
• comparative: more tremble
• superlative: most tremble
• present tense: tremble
• future tense: will tremble
• perfect tense: have trembled
• continuous tense: is trembling
• singular: tremble
• positive degree: tremble
• infinitive: tremble
• gerund: trembling
• participle: trembling

Origin and Evolution of tremble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tremble' originated from the Old French word 'trembler' which came from the Latin word 'tremulus' meaning 'trembling or shaking.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tremble' has retained its core meaning of shaking or trembling, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe fear, excitement, or anticipation.