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- Dictionarywhis·per/ˈ(h)wispər/
verb
- 1. speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy: "Alison was whispering in his ear" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase: "she spoke in a whisper" Similar Opposite
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noun. uk / ˈwɪs.pə r/ us / ˈwɪs.pɚ / whisper noun (SPEECH) [ C ] a way of speaking very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you: I heard whispers outside my room. She said it in a whisper so I presumed it wasn't common knowledge.
The meaning of WHISPER is to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard. How to use whisper in a sentence.
Whisper definition: to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.. See examples of WHISPER used in a sentence.
A whisper is the opposite of a shout. When teachers talk about using your outside voice (when you're outside) and your inside voice (for speaking normally), the whisper is even quieter than the inside voice. This word can apply to other sounds too: you could say the wind is whispering.
whisper noun (SPEECH) [ C ] a way of speaking very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you: I heard whispers outside my room. She said it in a whisper so I presumed it wasn't common knowledge.
When you whisper, you say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your throat, so that only one person can hear you.
Definition of whisper verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to speak or utter (something) in a soft hushed tone, esp without vibration of the vocal cords. 2. ( intr) to speak secretly or furtively, as in promoting intrigue, gossip, etc. 3. ( intr) (of leaves, trees, etc) to make a low soft rustling sound.
the mode of utterance, or the voice, of a person who whispers: to speak in a whisper. a word or remark uttered by whispering. a rumor or insinuation: Whispers circulated about the affair.
to speak extremely quietly so that other people cannot hear: She whispered something to the girl sitting next to her. Fewer examples. The child whispered something in her mother's ear. She leaned forward and whispered in my ear. He sidled up to her and whispered something in her ear. Whisper so that you don't disturb anyone.
