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whine
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- pronunciation:
- waIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
whines, whining, whined |
| definition 1: |
to complain or cry because you do not like something.
My little brother is whining about going to bed early. |
| definition 2: |
to make a long, high cry as a sign of pain or fear.
The dog whined because it wanted to go out.- similar words:
- cry, scream
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| related words: |
complain |
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| derivations: |
whiningly (adv.), whiner (n.) |
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