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Shudder vs. Shutter
Shudder
/ˈʃʌdə/Examples:
The eerie silence made her shudder in unease.He couldn't help but shudder at the grisly sight.A cold breeze caused everyone to shudder involuntarily.
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Shutter
/ˈʃʌtə/Examples:
The camera's shutter clicked softly, capturing the sunset.With a gentle hum, the shutters rolled down to block the sunlight.A sudden gust slammed the shutters against the windowsill.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that shudder has an extra d like in the word dread to signify fear or discomfort.
- Think of shut when you hear shutter because shutters are used for closing windows.
- Imagine someone shuddering with the thought of fear; theres an element of movement in shudder'.
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