English · Daily Life
whisper
/ˈwɪspər/
[/ˈwɪspər/]
to speak very softly
Beginnerverb
Definition
To whisper means to speak very quietly so others cannot hear.
Example
She whispered the secret in my ear.
She whispered the secret in my ear.
Etymology
From Old English 'hwisprian', imitating the soft sound.
How & Where It’s Used
Common verb for speaking very softly.