vibrating
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //vaɪˈbreɪtɪŋ//
KK: /vaɪˈbreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is moving back and forth quickly or shaking.
Example
The vibrating phone alerted me to a message.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more vibrating
Superlative: most vibrating
Conversation
Have you ever tried that new vibrating massage chair at the mall?
No, I haven't! Does it really work well?
Yeah, it's amazing how relaxing it is with the vibrating feature.
I need to check it out; it sounds like something I could use.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quivering
shaking
resonant
Antonyms
still
motionless
calm
verb
Definition
To move back and forth quickly or to shake.
Example
The phone was vibrating on the table, alerting me to a message.
Tense Forms
Past: vibrated
Past Participle: vibrated
Conversation
Did you feel that? My phone is vibrating like crazy.
Yeah, mine is too! I wonder what's going on.
Maybe there's a group chat blowing up or something.
Root Explanation
Vibrating → It is formed from "vibrāre" (meaning to shake or quiver) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "vibrating" refers to the action of shaking or moving back and forth rapidly.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'vibrāre' which means to shake — this helps you remember that 'vibrating' describes something that is shaking or moving rapidly.
Visually Confused Words
unvibrating
bratling
antivibrating
ribroasting
revibration
rating
covibration
bating