I dropped the cup and whispered, oh no.
I dropped the cup and whispered, oh no.
English
whisper
ˈwɪspər, ˈwɪs.pɚ, ˈ(h)wɪspə, ˈ(h)wɪspɚ
Meaning: to speak very quietly so that only the person close to you can hear you
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | whisper |
| 3rd person singular present | whispers |
| Present participle | whisperring |
| Past | whisperred |
| Will future | will whisper |
| Going-to future | going to whisper |
| Imperative negative | don't whisper / do not whisper |
Example sentences
She whispered a secret in my ear.
She whispered a secret in my ear.
She whispered a secret in his ear.
She whispered a secret in his ear.
She whispered a secret into his ear.
She whispered a secret into his ear.
He whispered, "I love you, babe," as they walked along the beach.
He whispered, 'I love you, babe,' as they walked along the beach.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for maintaining privacy or confidentiality.
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