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whisper

[ˈwɪspər]

whisper Definition

  • 1to speak very softly or quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you
  • 2a soft, quiet way of speaking

Using whisper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whisper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She leaned over and whispered something in his ear.

  • Example

    The children were whispering and giggling in the back of the classroom.

  • Example

    I don't want to wake the baby, so I'll just whisper.

  • Example

    He whispered sweet nothings into her ear.

whisper Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whisper

Antonyms for whisper

Idioms Using whisper

  • in a soft, quiet voice

    Example

    She spoke in a whisper, afraid of waking the baby.

  • to secretly or quietly dispose of something

    Example

    He whispered away the stolen goods, hoping no one would notice.

  • whisper in someone's ear

    to tell someone something in a soft, quiet voice

    Example

    She leaned over and whispered in his ear, telling him a secret.

Phrases with whisper

  • a method of spreading rumors or negative information about someone in a secretive or underhanded way

    Example

    The politician's opponents launched a whisper campaign against him, spreading false rumors about his personal life.

  • whisper sweet nothings

    to say romantic or affectionate words to someone in a soft, quiet voice

    Example

    He whispered sweet nothings into her ear, making her blush with pleasure.

  • a game in which a message is whispered from person to person, often resulting in a distorted or completely different message by the end

    Example

    We played whisper down the lane at the party, and the final message was completely different from the original one.

Origins of whisper

from Middle English 'whisperen', from Old English 'hwisprian'

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Summary: whisper in Brief

The verb 'whisper' [ˈwɪspər] means to speak very softly or quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you. It can also refer to a soft, quiet way of speaking. Examples include 'She leaned over and whispered something in his ear.' and 'I don't want to wake the baby, so I'll just whisper.' Phrases like 'whisper campaign' and idioms like 'in a whisper' extend the meaning of 'whisper' to secretive or distorted communication.

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