Basic Details
Word: Shudder
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To tremble or shake with a sudden feeling of fear or disgust.
Synonyms: Tremble, shiver, quiver
Antonyms: Calm, relax, steady
Idioms and Phrases
- Shudder to think: To feel worried or frightened about something. Example: "I shudder to think what might happen if we don't study for the exam."
- Give someone the shudders: To scare or disturb someone. Example: "The scary movie gave me the shudders, and I couldn't sleep that night."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She couldn't help but shudder when she heard the strange noise in the dark room.
Example 2: Many people shudder at the thought of different kinds of creepy insects.
Example 3: He shuddered with excitement as the roller coaster sped down the first drop.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "shudder" comes from the Old English word "scyrdan," which means to move quickly or to shake? It's been used for centuries to describe moments of fear or disgust!
Famous Quote
"Fear is not the only emotion that causes us to shudder; excitement can do it too." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shudder" mean?
a) To smile happily
b) To laugh out loud
c) To tremble with fear or disgust
d) To jump for joy
Answer: c) To tremble with fear or disgust
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shudder"?
a) Jump
b) Tremble
c) Sing
d) Sleep
Answer: b) Tremble
3. What is an antonym of "shudder"?
a) Relax
b) Shiver
c) Quiver
d) Tremble
Answer: a) Relax
4. Which sentence uses "shudder" correctly?
a) The child did not shudder while playing in the rain.
b) I shuddered at the thought of going skydiving for the first time.
c) The flowers began to shudder in the gentle breeze.
d) She shuddered her homework before dinner.
Answer: b) I shuddered at the thought of going skydiving for the first time.
5. Which idiom means to feel afraid?
a) Give someone the shudders
b) Kiss the ground
c) Break a leg
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) Give someone the shudders
