vibrating
word · lemma: vibrate
Definition
Moving quickly back and forth or shaking, usually with small and fast movements.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an adjective or present participle of 'vibrate', used for devices ('vibrating phone'), sensations ('vibrating chair'), or objects ('vibrating string'). Common mistake: don't confuse with 'shaking', which is often stronger or irregular.
Spanish: vibrandoPortuguese (BR): vibrandoPortuguese (PT): vibrandoChinese (Simplified): 振动的Chinese (Traditional): 震動的Hindi: कंपितArabic: مهتزBengali: কম্পিত - কম্পমানRussian: вибрирующийJapanese: 振動しているVietnamese: rung - rung độngKorean: 진동하는Turkish: titreşenUrdu: کمپتی ہوئیIndonesian: bergetar
Example Sentences
There was a vibrating sound coming from the wall all night.
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The vibrating phone woke me up.
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I felt the vibrating chair at the spa.
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The guitar’s string was vibrating after I played it.
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Is your phone vibrating right now, or is that just me?
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I'm pretty sure the washing machine is vibrating too much.
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