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whisper

 

[ หˆwษชspษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

secret communication

To speak very softly using one's breath, so that only the intended recipient can hear.

Synonyms

murmur, murmur, mutter

Examples of usage

  • She whispered the secret in my ear.
  • Don't whisper in class, it's disruptive.
Context #2 | Noun

soft sound

A soft rustling or murmuring sound.

Synonyms

murmur, murmur, mutter

Examples of usage

  • The whisper of the wind in the trees.
  • I heard a whisper behind me.

Translations

Translations of the word "whisper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sussurro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคธเคซเฅเคธเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flรผstern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bisikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตะฟั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szept

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ•ใ‚„ใ (sasayaki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chuchotement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ susurro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑsฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์‚ญ์ž„ (soksagim)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ู…ุณุฉ (hamsa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกepot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกepot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ณ่ฏญ (ฤ›r yว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฑั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฃแƒ แƒฉแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (ch'urch'uli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤฑรงฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ susurro

Etymology

The word 'whisper' originated from the Old English word 'hwisprian', which meant to speak softly or in a whisper. The concept of whispering has been a part of human communication for centuries, often used for secrecy or intimacy. The ability to convey messages in a hushed tone has been valued in various cultures throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,853 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.