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    shiver
    /ˈʃɪvə/

    verb

    • 1. shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited: "they shivered in the damp foggy cold"

    noun

    • 1. a momentary trembling movement: "she gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHIVER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of shiver as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in sentences. Find out how to say shiver in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shiverShiver Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word shiver, from a noun for a small piece of something broken to a verb for trembling or causing trembling. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of shiver.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › shiverSHIVER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Shiver can mean to shake or tremble with cold, fear, excitement, etc., or to break or split into fragments. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of shiver with Dictionary.com.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHIVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Shiver is a verb that means to shake or tremble, usually from cold or fear. It can also be a noun that means a tremulous motion or a splinter. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of shiver.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › shiverShiver - definition of shiver by The Free Dictionary

    Shiver can mean to shake or tremble from cold or fear, or to break into fragments. Find the origin, usage, and examples of shiver in different dictionaries and thesaurus.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shiverShiver - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    People shiver, or shake and tremble, when they're very cold. You might shiver in the snow if you forget to wear your winter coat. While you are most likely to shiver in the cold, you might also shiver from excitement or even fear.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of shiver – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    Shiver is a verb that means to shake because you are cold or frightened. It can also be a noun that means a feeling of fear or shock. See how to use shiver in sentences and translations in different languages.