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- [hwim-per, wim-]
- /ˈʰwɪm pər, ˈwɪm-/
- /ˈwɪm.pər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwim-per, wim-]
- /ˈʰwɪm pər, ˈwɪm-/
Definitions of whimpered word
- verb without object whimpered to cry with low, plaintive, broken sounds. 1
- verb with object whimpered to utter in a whimper. 1
- noun whimpered a whimpering cry or sound. 1
- noun whimpered Simple past tense and past participle of whimper. 1
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Origin of whimpered
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; obsolete whimp to whine + -er6
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Parts of speech for Whimpered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whimpered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
whimpered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whimpered
verb whimpered
- cried — cry
- whined — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
- sobbed — to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.
- sniveled — to weep or cry with sniffling.
- moaned — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
Antonyms for whimpered
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