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The coach blew a whistle.
What does Whistle mean?
Whistle means a high clear sound or to make one.
Dictionary definition
A high clear sound made by air, or to make that sound.
Example sentences
Whistle in a sentence
medium
I can whistle a short tune.
hard
A whistle can be a sound, a tool, or an action made with air.
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Practice 1
What does whistle mean?
The correct meaning is: Whistle means a high clear sound or to make one.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to whistle?
Pipe is close in meaning to whistle in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for whistle?
Silence contrasts with whistle in this dictionary entry.
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Whistle
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wis · ul · strongest beat: wis
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WordWhistle.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningWhistle means a high clear sound or to make one.
ExampleExample: The coach blew a whistle.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wis · ul
- Strongest beat
- wis
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wis.
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Synonyms
Words like Whistle
pipeUse for making a high clear sound, especially with the mouth or a whistle.
high soundA simple phrase for a whistle.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceUse when there is no sound.
low humUse as a contrast for a low sound.
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Word family
Whistle word family
Base word
whistle
verb
whistled
Made a whistle sound in the past.
verb
whistling
Making a whistle sound now.
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Hint for students
Whistle means a high clear sound or to make one.
Common mix-up
Whistle can be a high sound, a tool that makes the sound, or the action of making it.
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Write one sentence that shows whistle without using the word whistle. Then underline clue words that show a high clear sound or to make one. Example: I can whistle a short tune. Clue words: can, short, tune Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a high clear sound or to make one?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I can whistle a short tune." Why does whistle fit better than silence?
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