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Please whisper in the library.
What does Whisper mean?
Whisper means speak softly and quietly.
Dictionary definition
To speak very quietly.
Example sentences
Whisper in a sentence
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Mia whispered the answer so she would not interrupt the class.
hard
A whisper can show secrecy, quietness, fear, or care in a story.
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What does whisper mean?
The correct meaning is: Whisper means speak softly and quietly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to whisper?
Murmur is close in meaning to whisper in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for whisper?
Shout contrasts with whisper in this dictionary entry.
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WordWhisper.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningWhisper means speak softly and quietly.
ExampleExample: Please whisper in the library.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- wis · per
- Strongest beat
- wis
- Ending
- per
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wis.
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Synonyms
Words like Whisper
murmurUse for a low, soft sound.
speak softlyA simple phrase for whisper.
Antonyms
Opposite words
shoutUse for speaking very loudly.
yellUse for calling out loudly.
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Word family
Whisper word family
Base word
whisper
verb
whispered
Spoke very quietly in the past.
verb
whispering
Speaking very quietly now.
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Whisper means speak softly and quietly.
Common mix-up
Whisper means speak very quietly. It is the opposite of shout or yell.
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Write one sentence that shows whisper without using the word whisper. Then underline clue words that show speak softly and quietly. Example: Mia whispered the answer so she would not interrupt the class. Clue words: mia, whispered, answer, would, not Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show speak softly and quietly?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Mia whispered the answer so she would not interrupt the class." Why does whisper fit better than shout?
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