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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:
- Shudder typically involves a physical reaction due to fear or cold, while shutter refers to a part of a window or a camera.
- Remember shudder with an e like in fear, a common reason we shudder.
- Shutter has double t as in tight, which can remind you to tightly close shutters.
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