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- [hwis-per, wis-per]
- /ˈʰwɪs pər, ˈwɪs pər/
- /ˈwɪspə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwis-per, wis-per]
- /ˈʰwɪs pər, ˈwɪs pər/
Definitions of whisper word
- verb without object whisper to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords. 1
- verb without object whisper Phonetics. to produce utterance substituting breath for phonation. 1
- verb without object whisper to talk softly and privately (often implying gossip, slander, plotting, or the like): The king knew that the courtiers were whispering. 1
- verb without object whisper (of trees, water, breezes, etc.) to make a soft, rustling sound like that of whispering. 1
- verb with object whisper to utter with soft, low sounds, using the breath, lips, etc.: He whispered endearments to her. 1
- verb with object whisper Phonetics. to utter (speech sounds) substituting breath for phonation. 1
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Origin of whisper
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English whisperen (v.), Old English hwisprian; cognate with German wispern; akin to Old Norse hviskra to whisper, hvīsla to whistle. See whine
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Parts of speech for Whisper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whisper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whisper
verb whisper
- murmur — a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices.
- sigh — to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
- mutter — to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
- utter — to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing.
- hiss — to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
adverb whisper
- under one's breath — the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
noun whisper
- rumour — a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts: a rumor of war.
- rumor — a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts: a rumor of war.
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- tale — a narrative that relates the details of some real or imaginary event, incident, or case; story: a tale about Lincoln's dog.
- innuendo — an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
Antonyms for whisper
verb whisper
noun whisper
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- information — knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news: information concerning a crime.
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