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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
whispers, whispering, whispered |
| definition 1: |
to speak in a hushed tone, without vibrating the vocal cords.
Please whisper while the baby is sleeping.
- antonyms:
- cry, holler, shout, yell
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| definition 2: |
to talk quietly so as to maintain privacy or secrecy, as in gossiping or scheming.
The lieutenants whispered about the general's incompetence.- similar words:
- talk
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| definition 3: |
to rustle softly, as leaves in the wind, or water in a brook.
- antonyms:
- roar
- similar words:
- murmur
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| related words: |
babble, mumble, mutter, speak |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to utter softly.
- antonyms:
- cry, shout
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| definition 2: |
to tell in private.
We whispered our plans in order to surprise her. |
| related words: |
mumble, murmur, mutter, rumor, speak |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
soft speech uttered without vibrating the vocal cords.
- antonyms:
- cry, holler, shout
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| definition 2: |
something uttered softly or secretly.
Whispers of the evil plot reached his ears. |
| definition 3: |
a soft sound resembling vocal whispering; rustle.
- similar words:
- murmur
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| definition 4: |
a hint or trace.
a whisper of nutmeg in the cookies- similar words:
- hint, suggestion
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| related words: |
babble, mumble, mutter, touch, trace |
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