What does the phrasal verb “whip through” mean?

What are the definitions of “whip through”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Do something quickly.

  She WHIPPED THROUGH the task.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “whip through”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb whip through is to do something quickly or complete a task in a short amount of time. For example, it can mean finishing a book quickly, completing a chore rapidly, or going through a list of tasks efficiently.

What are the different verb forms of “whip through”?

Root Verb	whip through
Third Person Singular Present	whips through
Present Participle	whipping through
Simple Past	whipped through
Past Participle	whipped through

Example

I always whip through my homework before dinner.

Example

She whips through her emails every morning.

Example

He is whipping through the report before the meeting.

Example

Yesterday, they whipped through the cleaning of the house.

Example

The team whipped through the project and finished it ahead of schedule.

What kind of phrasal verb is “whip through”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“whip through” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

She whipped through the task.

Example

He whipped through the book in just a few hours.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“whip through” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She whipped through the task.

Example

He whipped through the book in just a few hours.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “whip through”?

Whip through a book

To read a book quickly or finish it in a short amount of time.

Example

I whipped through the novel over the weekend.

Whip through a list

To complete a list of tasks or items quickly and efficiently.

Example

She whipped through her to-do list before lunch.

Whip through a presentation

To give a presentation quickly, often because of time constraints.

Example

He whipped through the presentation to save time for questions.

Good things to know

Does “whip through” have an informal or formal tone?

Whip through is considered an informal phrasal verb and is more commonly used in casual conversations. In more formal settings, it is better to use synonyms such as 'complete quickly,' 'finish rapidly,' or 'accomplish swiftly.'

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “whip through”?

Synonyms

• complete quickly
• finish rapidly
• accomplish swiftly
• speed through
• breeze through
• rush through
• hurry through

Antonyms

• delay
• procrastinate
• linger
• dawdle
• prolong
• take time
• drag out