Word Adjective
vibrating
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɪŋ/ UK /vaɪbɹˈeɪtɪŋ/ vi·brat·ing
Definition
adj.moving back and forth very quickly and continuously. You use this to describe something that is shaking with small, fast movements.
adj.characterised by rapid, continuous oscillation or shaking. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a physical state or a sensory experience.
Examples
“I can feel the vibrating phone in my pocket.”
“The vibrating machinery in the factory makes it difficult for the workers to hear each other.”
“Engineers noticed that the vibrating bridge cables were creating a low-frequency hum that could be heard throughout the nearby residential neighborhood.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'feel' or 'be'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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