noun Download 🔗Share The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords. Examples : "The doctor's whispers were barely audible as he explained the diagnosis to the worried family. " sound communication language action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually in the plural) A rumor. Examples : "There are whispers of rebellion all around." communication media word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A faint trace or hint (of something). Examples : "The soup had just a whisper of basil." communication sign sound language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A low rustling sound, like that of the wind in leaves. Examples : "The gentle whispers of the wind through the tall grass calmed my nerves before the exam. " sound nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A private message to an individual in a chat room. Examples : "During the online meeting, the team leader sent important announcements to the group, but the individual questions went into the form of whispers. " computing internet communication technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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 : ""She whispers secrets to her best friend during class so the teacher won't hear." " sound communication language action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper. Examples : "She whispers secrets to her best friend during class. " communication language sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To address in a whisper, or low voice. Examples : "The teacher whispers instructions to the student so the other children won't hear. " communication sound language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately. Examples : "The coach whispers plays to the quarterback on the sidelines so the other team can't hear. " communication language word action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading