2020-09-29
151208-2 คำชวนสับสน ชุด F - Fluctuate Vacillate
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Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง “Fluctuate” = ‘FLUHK-choo-yet’
ออกเสียง “Vacillate” – ‘VAS-uh-leyt’
Dictionary.com
What does fluctuate mean?
Fluctuate means to continually change or shift back and forth.
The verb is most commonly used in the context ofabstract or intangible things that frequently change, such as temperature, the stock market, or someone’s mood.
This kind of continual change is called fluctuation.
Example: The volume on my TV keeps fluctuating—it gets louder during commercials and then it gets quiet again when the show comes back on.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Choose the Right Synonym for fluctuate
SWING, SWAY, OSCILLATE, VIBRATE, FLUCTUATE, WAVER, UNDULATE
mean to move from one direction to its opposite.
SWING implies a movement of something attached at one end or one side. the door suddenly swung open
SWAY implies a slow swinging or teetering movement. trees swaying in the breeze
OSCILLATE stresses a usually regular alternation of direction. an oscillating fan
VIBRATE suggests the rapid oscillation of an elastic body under stress or impact. the vibrating strings of a piano
FLUCTUATE suggests constant irregular changes of level, intensity, or value. fluctuating interest rates
WAVER stresses irregular motion suggestive of reeling or tottering. the exhausted runner wavered before collapsing
UNDULATE suggests a gentle wavelike motion. an undulating sea of grass
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Choose the Right Synonym for vacillate
HESITATE, WAVER, VACILLATE, FALTER
mean to show irresolution or uncertainty.
HESITATE implies a pause before deciding or acting or choosing. hesitated before answering the question
WAVER implies hesitation after seeming to decide and so connotes weakness or a retreat. wavered in his support of the rebels
VACILLATE implies prolonged hesitation from inability to reach a firm decision. vacillated until events were out of control
FALTER implies a wavering or stumbling and often connotes nervousness, lack of courage, or outright fear. never once faltered during her testimony.
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression Dictionary
What little distinction in meaning between Fluctuate and Vacillate is that
Fluctuate can apply to both persons and actions,
whereas Vacillate is usually applied only to persons.
