Quivers Meaning in English
word · lemma: quiver
ˈkwɪvɝ
KWIV-erz
kwˈɪvəz
KWIV-uhz
Definition
'Quivers' can mean shakes slightly and quickly because of emotion or cold (verb), or refers to containers for holding arrows (noun).
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, often used for subtle, visible shaking from cold, fear, or excitement: "her voice quivers." As a noun, rare outside discussions of archery or fantasy. Don't confuse with "shiver" (cold-related) or "quaver" (voice trembling).
Spanish: tiembla - estremece - carcajsPortuguese (BR): treme - vibra - aljavasPortuguese (PT): treme - vibra - aljavasChinese (Simplified): 颤抖 - 箭袋Chinese (Traditional): 顫抖 - 箭袋Hindi: काँपता है - तरकशArabic: يرتجف - جعبة السهامBengali: কাঁপে - তীরধনুকের থলিRussian: дрожит - колчанJapanese: 震える - 矢筒Vietnamese: run rẩy - ống đựng tênKorean: 떨리다 - 화살집Turkish: titremek - ok kılıfıUrdu: کانپنا - تیروں کا ترکشIndonesian: bergetar - tabung anak panah
Example Sentences
Her hand quivers when she's nervous.
basic
The leaf quivers in the wind.
basic
The archer has three quivers full of arrows.
basic
Her voice quivers with emotion as she tells the story.
natural
He reached for an arrow from one of his quivers.
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My heart quivers every time I see her smile.
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