Meaning & Definition of word "Quiver"

Quiver

/ˈkwɪvər/

1. A slight shake or tremble.
- Example: There was a quiver in her voice as she spoke.
2. A container for holding arrows.
- Example: The archer reached for an arrow in his quiver before taking aim.

1. To shake or move with a slight, rapid motion.
- Example: She began to quiver with excitement when she saw the surprise.
2. To tremble or shiver, as from fear or cold.
- Example: He could feel his body quiver as the temperature dropped.

Middle English 'quiveren' meaning to tremble, derived from Old English 'cwifrian'.

quiver with excitement:

to shake or tremble due to excitement or fear

quiver in one's boots:

to feel very afraid or nervous

quiver of arrows:

a collection of arrows, typically kept in a case

tremble:

to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty

shiver:

to shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

quaking:

shaking or trembling typically in response to fear or anxiety

Meaning: to shake with anticipation or excitement

Example Sentence: I was quivering with excitement when I heard the news.

Meaning: to be very nervous about something

Example Sentence: I'm quivering about my presentation tomorrow.