whisper - English word #652

Translation

To speak in a very soft, quiet way, so that only someone close can hear.

Word origin

From Old English hwisprian, meaning to speak softly, of imitative Germanic origin.

Verb typeregular (whisper, whispers, whispered)

Please .

Here "whisper" means to speak very softly and quietly.

secret .

"Whispered" is the past form of "whisper".

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"Whispers" is the form used with he, she, or it.

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

talk

To say words to someone and share ideas or news by speaking.

voice

Your voice is the sound you make when you speak or sing.

sound

A sound is anything that you can hear with your ears.

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