English · Common Verbs
whispering
/ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
[/ˈwɪspərɪŋ/]
present participle of whisper
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'whisper': showing that the action of whisper is happening now.
Example
The two friends are whispering in the back row instead of listening to the lesson.
The two friends are whispering in the back row instead of listening to the lesson.
Etymology
From Old English 'hwisprian', of imitative origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with forms of 'be' for continuous tenses describing an ongoing action.