verb “whisper”
infinitive whisper; he whispers; past tense whispered; past part. whispered; ger. whispering
- to talk in a very soft and quiet voice so that only someone very close to you can hear
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During the movie, he whispered a joke to his friend.
- to quietly suggest or hint that something might be true without saying it openly
Some employees are whispering that the company might be sold soon.
- to produce a soft, gentle, and quiet sound, often like a light breeze
The wind whispered gently through the tall grass.
- to talk quietly and cautiously, often when sharing secrets or engaging in private discussions
The students whispered in the corner, planning a surprise for their teacher.
noun “whisper”
singular whisper, plural whispers
- the act of speaking softly and quietly, especially without using your full voice
She leaned in close and shared a secret in a soft whisper.
- a secret or private piece of information that is shared quietly between people
There's a whisper going around that the company might be shutting down.
- a very small amount or hint of something, barely noticeable
The air carried a whisper of jasmine from the nearby garden.
- a soft, gentle sound made by something like leaves moving in the wind
The whisper of the grass in the wind was the only sound in the quiet meadow.
- a private message sent directly to one person in an online chat, seen only by them
During the online game, Sarah sent a whisper to her friend to share a secret strategy.