Basic Details
Word: Trembling
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of tremble)
Meaning: To shake or move because of fear, cold, or excitement.
Synonyms: Shaking, quivering, shuddering
Antonyms: Steady, calm, still
Idioms and Phrases
- Trembling with fear: Used to describe someone who is very scared and shaking. Example: "She stood trembling with fear as the thunder roared outside."
- Trembling heart: Refers to someone feeling nervous or excited, often about something important. Example: "With a trembling heart, he stepped onto the stage to perform."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The puppy was trembling from the cold, so I wrapped it in a warm blanket.
Example 2: She was trembling as she opened the letter, unsure of what it might say.
Example 3: The ground felt as if it was trembling during the earthquake, causing panic among the people.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tremble" comes from the Old French word "tremer," which means to shake? It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe both physical shaking and emotional responses.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." – Ambrose Redmoon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "trembling" mean?
a) To laugh loudly
b) To shake because of fear or excitement
c) To walk slowly
d) To sing high notes
Answer: b) To shake because of fear or excitement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "trembling"?
a) Quivering
b) Jumping
c) Running
d) Talking
Answer: a) Quivering
3. Which sentence uses "trembling" correctly?
a) The child was trembling with excitement on Christmas morning.
b) The cat was trembling loudly during the night.
c) The book was trembling on the shelf.
d) The tree was trembling in the wind.
Answer: a) The child was trembling with excitement on Christmas morning.
4. Which idiom means the same as "trembling with fear"?
a) Crying like a baby
b) Shaking in your boots
c) Jumping for joy
d) Running like the wind
Answer: b) Shaking in your boots
5. What is the opposite of "trembling"?
a) Still
b) Rolling
c) Jumping
d) Shaking
Answer: a) Still
