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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 whips word
- verb with object whips 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 whips 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 whips to urge or force on with, or as with, a lash, rod, etc. 1
- verb with object whips to lash or castigate with words. 1
- verb with object whips to train or organize forcefully: to whip the team into shape. 1
- verb with object whips Informal. to defeat or overcome: to whip the opposition; to whip a bad habit. 1
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Origin of whips
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 Whips
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whips 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
whips usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whips
noun whips
verb whips
- beats — Plural form of beat.
- flagellates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flagellate.
- bashes — to strike with a crushing or smashing blow.
- spanks — to strike (a person, usually a child) with the open hand, a slipper, etc., especially on the buttocks, as in punishment.
- cudgels — Plural form of cudgel.
Antonyms for whips
verb whips
- compliments — a greeting of respect or regard
- stays — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- walks — Plural form of walk.
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