Synonyms for

Vibration

Verb / vaɪˈbreɪʃʌn / Another word for vibration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vibration is the quick, back-and-forth movement of something.

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Common collocations

  • slight vibration
  • gentle vibration
  • constant vibration
  • vibration analysis
  • vibration damping
  • vibration sensor
  • vibration isolation
  • vibration frequency

Word family

verb vibrate
adjective vibrational
adverb vibrantly

Usage note

While 'vibration' often refers to physical shaking, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling or atmosphere. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The vibration from the earthquake woke me up.
  2. The phone vibrated in my pocket when I got a text message.
  3. The sound of the bass guitar caused a vibration in the room.
  4. The washing machine made a loud vibration when it was on the spin cycle.
  5. I felt a vibration in my chest when the fireworks went off.

Quotes

  • The Universe is not made up of atoms; it's made up of tiny stories. Each particle in existence carries imprinted within it the memory of the story of its creation. And like us, vibration is what determines its form.
  • I think that every time you make any record, regardless of whether it's in the same style or not, the way you make records is you're trying to find the most interesting thing you can do with sound and vibration.
  • I don't have any superstitions, but what I always travel with is my pillow and my coffee. The pillow because of the comfort factor and the coffee because I'm addicted to caffeine.

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