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vibrating

/ˈvaɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/ /vaɪˈbreɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

Examples :

"The phone on the table was vibrating, signaling an incoming call. "
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Related Words

Illustration beautifully

beautifully adverb

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/

In a beautiful manner.

"The dancer moved beautifully across the stage. "

Illustration incoming

incoming noun

/ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈɪŋˌkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming in; arrival.

"The incoming students filled the auditorium for the welcome assembly. "

Illustration vibratory

vibratory adjective

/ˈvaɪbrətɔːri/ /ˈvaɪbrəˌtɔːri/

Causing or exhibiting vibrations

"The washing machine had a strong, vibratory motion during the spin cycle. "

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration signaling

signaling verb

/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋɡ/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher was signaling to the students to be quiet by raising her hand. "

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

Illustration movements

movements noun

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration thoughtful

thoughtful adjective

/ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

"Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle."

Illustration vibration

vibration noun

/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.

"The vibration of my phone alerted me to a new text message. "

Illustration earthquake

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"