# shivering

Pronunciation: say "SHIV-er-ing" /ˈʃɪvəɹɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The trembling or repeated shaking action of a person or thing.
   - Simple: Small, fast shaking of the body, often because someone is cold or scared.
   - _A sudden shivering ran through the patient as the fever took hold._
   - _The shivering of the small dog showed how cold the night had become._

## Verb

2. Present participle of shiver. — present participle and gerund of shiver
   - Simple: Present participle of shiver. Use this form for shaking that is happening right now.
   - _The hikers were shivering by the time they reached the shelter._
   - _She kept shivering even after wrapping herself in two blankets._

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