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- [hwip, wip]
- /ʰwɪp, wɪp/
- /wɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwip, wip]
- /ʰwɪp, wɪp/
Definitions of whip word
- verb with object whip to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses. 1
- verb with object whip to strike with quick, repeated strokes of something slender and flexible; lash: He impatiently whipped his leg with his riding crop. 1
- verb with object whip to urge or force on with, or as with, a lash, rod, etc. 1
- verb with object whip to lash or castigate with words. 1
- verb with object whip to train or organize forcefully: to whip the team into shape. 1
- verb with object whip Informal. to defeat or overcome: to whip the opposition; to whip a bad habit. 1
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Origin of whip
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English w(h)ippe (noun), w(h)ippen (v.); cognate with Dutch wippen to swing, oscillate; compare Low German wip(pe) quick movement
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Parts of speech for Whip
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whip popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
whip usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whip
noun whip
- lash — an ocean-going vessel equipped with special cranes and holds for lifting and stowing cargo-carrying barges that can be sailed up inland waterways or into port facilities from offshore.
- crop — Crops are plants such as wheat and potatoes that are grown in large quantities for food.
- cat-o'-nine-tails — a rope whip consisting of nine knotted thongs, used formerly to flog prisoners
- belt — A belt is a strip of leather or cloth that you fasten round your waist.
- switch — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
verb whip
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- thrash — to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
- flagellate — to whip; scourge; flog; lash.
- flog — to beat with a whip, stick, etc., especially as punishment; whip; scourge.
- bash — A bash is a party or celebration, especially a large one held by an official organization or attended by famous people.
adjective whip
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- eggheaded — of or befitting an egghead.
- einstein — (photochemistry) One mole of photons, regardless of frequency, as used to measure irradiance.
- whipper — to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses.
Antonyms for whip
noun whip
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
verb whip
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
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