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Shook

ʃʊk
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
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흔들다 (heundeulda), 놀라게 하다 (nollage hada), 진정시키다 (jinjeongsikida), 움직이다 (umjigida)

Shook meanings in Korean

흔들다 (heundeulda)

Example:
She shook the bottle before pouring the drink.
그녀는 음료를 붓기 전에 병을 흔들었다.
The earthquake shook the entire city.
지진이 도시 전체를 흔들었다.
Usage: both formal and informalContext: Physical movement or agitation
Note: Used to describe the act of moving something back and forth, often related to liquids or structures.

놀라게 하다 (nollage hada)

Example:
The news shook him to his core.
그 뉴스는 그를 깊이 놀라게 했다.
She was shook by the unexpected announcement.
예상치 못한 발표에 그녀는 놀랐다.
Usage: informalContext: Emotional response to shocking news or events
Note: Often used in informal contexts to express feelings of surprise or disbelief.

진정시키다 (jinjeongsikida)

Example:
He shook off his worries and focused on the task.
그는 걱정을 떨쳐내고 일에 집중했다.
She tried to shake off the feeling of anxiety.
그녀는 불안한 기분을 떨쳐내려고 했다.
Usage: informalContext: Mental or emotional state
Note: Used to convey the idea of dismissing or overcoming negative emotions or thoughts.

움직이다 (umjigida)

Example:
They shook hands after the meeting.
그들은 회의 후 손을 흔들었다.
She shook her head to indicate 'no'.
그녀는 '아니요'를 나타내기 위해 고개를 흔들었다.
Usage: both formal and informalContext: Gesture or physical action
Note: Refers to moving a part of the body, often as a form of greeting or refusal.

Shook's synonyms

quaked

To shake or tremble violently, often used in the context of the earth shaking.
Example: The ground quaked as the earthquake struck.
Note: Quaked is typically used to describe a more intense shaking, especially in the context of earthquakes.

trembled

To shake involuntarily, especially due to fear, cold, or weakness.
Example: She trembled with fear as the thunder roared.
Note: Trembled often implies a slighter or more subtle shaking compared to shook.

jiggled

To move quickly back and forth with small movements.
Example: The loose doorknob jiggled in my hand.
Note: Jiggled is often used to describe a small, rapid shaking motion.

quivered

To shake slightly, often due to strong emotions or nervousness.
Example: His voice quivered with emotion as he spoke.
Note: Quivered typically conveys a sense of trembling due to emotions or nervousness.

shivered

To shake or tremble involuntarily, especially due to cold or fear.
Example: She shivered in the cold wind blowing through the open window.
Note: Shivered specifically refers to shaking caused by cold or fear.

Shook expressions, common phrases

Shook up

To be greatly disturbed or shocked by something.
Example: The news of her resignation really shook up the team.
Note: The addition of 'up' adds emphasis to the feeling of disturbance or shock.

Shook to the core

To be deeply affected or shaken at the innermost level.
Example: The unexpected loss left him shook to the core.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the profound impact on one's core being.

Shook hands on it

To finalize an agreement or promise through a handshake.
Example: They shook hands on the deal, sealing their agreement.
Note: The act of shaking hands signifies a formal agreement or pact.

Shook like a leaf

To tremble or shake uncontrollably out of fear or nervousness.
Example: After the near-miss accident, she was shaking like a leaf.
Note: This phrase vividly compares the shaking to the fluttering of a leaf in the wind.

Shook off

To rid oneself of something negative or bothersome.
Example: He tried to shake off the negative comments and focus on his goals.
Note: Implies actively getting rid of something, typically a feeling or influence.

Shook it off

To dismiss or disregard something unpleasant or hurtful.
Example: Despite the criticism, she managed to shake it off and continue her work.
Note: Suggests a deliberate action to ignore or overcome a negative experience.

Shook his head

To move one's head from side to side to express disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief.
Example: He shook his head in disbelief at the outrageous claim.
Note: Indicates a physical gesture rather than an emotional state of being.

Shook everyday (slang) expressions

Shooketh

A playful and exaggerated way of saying someone is shocked or surprised.
Example: She was shooketh after hearing the news about her promotion.
Note: Adds a humorous or poetic flair to the expression.

Shookville

A place metaphorically representing a state of extreme shock or surprise.
Example: When she found out about the surprise party, she was sent straight to Shookville.
Note: Creates a vivid image of the intensity of the shock.

Shooking

A continuous state of being shocked or surprised.
Example: The plot twist in the movie had everyone shooking in their seats.
Note: Implies a prolonged or ongoing reaction to the shock.

Shooktacular

Describing something as being incredibly shocking or awe-inspiring.
Example: The magician's trick was so impressive, it was a truly shooktacular performance!
Note: Combines 'shook' with 'spectacular' to emphasize the magnitude of the shock.

Shooketh to the heavens

Expressing an extremely heightened level of shock and disbelief.
Example: When he heard the results of the competition, he was shooketh to the heavens.
Note: Emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the shock, reaching metaphorical heights.

Shookaloo

A playful and exaggerated way of describing a strong shaking or trembling.
Example: The thunder was so loud, it shookalooed the entire house.
Note: Adds a whimsical and humorous tone to the expression of being shook.

Shooksville

Similar to 'Shookville,' representing a state of being intensely shocked or taken by surprise.
Example: His reaction to the surprise birthday party landed him straight in Shooksville.
Note: Conveys a sense of 'destination' to emphasize the magnitude of the shock.

Shook - Examples

She was shook by the news.
그녀는 그 소식에 충격을 받았다.
He shook his head in disbelief.
그는 믿을 수 없다는 듯이 고개를 저었다.
The earthquake shook the entire city.
지진이 도시 전체를 흔들었다.

Shook grammar

Shook - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense)
Lemma: shake
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): shakes
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): shake
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): shook
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): shaken
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): shaking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): shakes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): shake
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): shake
Syllables, Separation and Stress
shook Contains 1 syllables: shook
Phonetic transcription:
shook , (The red syllable is stressed)

Shook - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
shook: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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