whisper — to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪspər/
Example Sentences
- The librarian whispered 'Shhh!' so loudly that everyone heard her.
- He whispered the answer during the exam, thinking he was being sneaky.
- The wind whispered through the trees on that peaceful evening.
whisper
VERB[/ˈwɪspər/]
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
💡 Concept
She leans in to whisper a secret during the quiet library study session.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪspər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪspə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootwhisper
🎵Rhyme
crisplispwisp
crisp
lisp
wisp
🔗Collocations
whisper something
whisper in one's ear
stage whisper
whisper campaign
speak in whispers
whisper sweet nothings
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The librarian whispered 'Shhh!' so loudly that everyone heard her.”
“He whispered the answer during the exam, thinking he was being sneaky.”
“The wind whispered through the trees on that peaceful evening.”
😄 Fun example
“My stomach whispered for food, but then it started shouting.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
murmurmumblemutterspeak softly
Antonyms
shoutyellscream
Related
gossiprumorsecretquietsoft
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