earthquake
Translation
earthquake, tremor, quake
Examples
A powerful earthquake hit the city last night.
A powerful earthquake hit the city last night.
Grammar Patterns
an earthquake an earthquake An earthquake can cause great destruction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tremor, temblor, seism
Etymology
A compound word: 'earth' (the ground) + 'quake' (to shake or tremble).
Memory Tips
Literally, the 'earth shaking'. Imagine the ground quaking beneath your feet.