whisper


Definition: Meaning of, whisper in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwɪspə /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
whisper whispered whispered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
whispering whispers
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to speak or say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your voice
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  2. [transitive] to say or suggest something privately or secretly
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Singular Plural
whisper whispers
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  1. a very quiet voice you make using your breath and no sound
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  2. a piece of news or information that has not been officially announced and may or may not be true [=  rumour]
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  3. whisper of something literary a low soft sound made by something such as the wind
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whisper used in phrases

  • stage whisper (noun)
    1. a loud WHISPER used by an actor in a play which the other actors on the stage seem not to hear
    2. a loud WHISPER that is intended to be heard by everyone
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