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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
whimpers, whimpering, whimpered |
| definition: |
to cry in weak, broken sounds.
Our dog whimpers whenever we leave the house without her. |
| related words: |
cry, moan, wail, whine |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a weak, broken cry.
The baby gave a whimper when I took the bottle away. |
| related words: |
moan, wail, whine |
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| derivations: |
whimperingly (adv.), whimperer (n.) |
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