whispers
word · lemma: whisper
/ˈhwɪspɝz/
WIS-purz
/wˈɪspəz/
WIS-puhz
Definition
"Whispers" are very quiet voices or sounds made when someone speaks softly, often so that others can't easily hear.
Usage & Nuances
Used for very soft, hushed speech to keep conversations private or secret. 'Whispers' can refer to multiple quiet voices or rumors spreading quietly. Common collocations: 'in whispers', 'soft whispers'. Not used for loud or normal talking.
Spanish: susurrosPortuguese (BR): sussurrosPortuguese (PT): sussurrosChinese (Simplified): 低语Chinese (Traditional): 低語Hindi: फुसफुसाहटेंArabic: همساتBengali: ফিসফিসানি - চুপিচুপি কথাRussian: шёпотыJapanese: ささやきVietnamese: tiếng thì thầmKorean: 속삭임Turkish: fısıltılarUrdu: سرگوشیاںIndonesian: bisikan
Example Sentences
The teacher told the students to stop their whispers during class.
basic
She could hear whispers in the hallway.
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Late at night, whispers filled the dark room.
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"Did you hear the whispers about the new manager?"
natural
All I could make out were the faint whispers coming from behind the door.
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Their secret was carried through the office in quiet whispers.
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