whisper (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪspər/
Definition
To speak very softly, using the breath rather than the vocal cords, so that only the person nearest can hear.
Examples
He leaned over and whispered the answer in her ear.
The children were told not to whisper during the exam.
She whispered a prayer for his safety.
How to Use whisper
- whisper to someone (prepositional phrase)
- To speak softly to a particular person. — "She whispered the secret to her best friend."
- whisper something to someone (collocation)
- To say a specific piece of information softly to a person. — "He whispered his address to the taxi driver."
- whisper about something (prepositional phrase)
- To talk about something in a low voice, often implying gossip. — "People were whispering about the new manager."
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