Shake & Cover

Shake & Cover

Shudder versus Shutter

History:

Shudder comes from an old English word “scud” meaning “to shake.” Shutter has Germanic origins, from the word “schut” that means “a cover.”

How to use them:

– Shudder is when you shake a bit because of fear or cold.
– Shutter is a part of a window or door that opens and closes.

Trick to Remember the Difference:

– You shudder when you’re scared, just like how the u sounds like the ‘uh’ at the beginning of ‘uh-oh!’
– A shutter is part of a window, which ends with ‘er’ just like the word.

Example Sentences:

– When I heard a strange noise at night, I couldn’t help but shudder.
– The horror movie made me shudder with fear every few minutes.
– The child’s body would shudder from the cold wind.
– I needed to close the shutter to keep the sunlight out during the movie.
– Make sure to open the shutter each morning for fresh air.

Summary:

Remember, you shudder when you are scared or cold, and a shutter is a part of a window or door.