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whispering

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

Examples :

"The students were whispering answers to each other during the test, hoping the teacher wouldn't hear. "
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cautiously adverb

/ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/

In a cautious manner.

"The child cautiously approached the dog, keeping a safe distance. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

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suspicion noun

/sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/

The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.

"My suspicion that my neighbor was having a party last night was confirmed when I heard loud music. "

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confidentially adverb

/ˌkɑnfɪˈdɛnʃəli/ /ˌkɑnfɪˈdɛnʃəliː/

In a confidential manner.

"I told my best friend about my crush confidentially, hoping she wouldn't tell anyone else. "

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atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

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vibration noun

/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.

"The vibration of my phone alerted me to a new text message. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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whispered verb

/ˈwɪspəd/ /ˈhwɪspɚd/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

""The student whispered the answer to his friend during the test so the teacher wouldn't hear." "

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struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

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privately adverb

/ˈpɹaɪvətli/

In a private manner.

"My brother privately expressed his concern about the project to our father. "