English / word
whisper
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords, especially to prevent others from hearing; to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard
In context
01
Please whisper; the baby is asleep.
02
Do not whisper answers in the exam hall.
Synonyms
murmur,breathe,mutter
Antonyms
shout,yell,scream
Collocations
whisper softly,whisper in someone's ear,whisper secrets
Verb forms
Past: whispered · Past participle: whispered · -ing: whispering