ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WHISPER
Old English hwisprian; related to Old Norse hvīskra, Old High German hwispalōn, Dutch wispern.
WHAT DOES WHISPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of whisper in the English dictionary
The first definition of whisper in the dictionary is to speak or utter in a soft hushed tone, esp without vibration of the vocal cords. Other definition of whisper is to speak secretly or furtively, as in promoting intrigue, gossip, etc. Whisper is also to make a low soft rustling sound.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO WHISPER
PRESENT
Present
I whisper
you whisper
he/she/it whispers
we whisper
you whisper
they whisper
Present continuous
I am whispering
you are whispering
he/she/it is whispering
we are whispering
you are whispering
they are whispering
Present perfect
I have whispered
you have whispered
he/she/it has whispered
we have whispered
you have whispered
they have whispered
Present perfect continuous
I have been whispering
you have been whispering
he/she/it has been whispering
we have been whispering
you have been whispering
they have been whispering
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I whispered
you whispered
he/she/it whispered
we whispered
you whispered
they whispered
Past continuous
I was whispering
you were whispering
he/she/it was whispering
we were whispering
you were whispering
they were whispering
Past perfect
I had whispered
you had whispered
he/she/it had whispered
we had whispered
you had whispered
they had whispered
Past perfect continuous
I had been whispering
you had been whispering
he/she/it had been whispering
we had been whispering
you had been whispering
they had been whispering
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will whisper
you will whisper
he/she/it will whisper
we will whisper
you will whisper
they will whisper
Future continuous
I will be whispering
you will be whispering
he/she/it will be whispering
we will be whispering
you will be whispering
they will be whispering
Future perfect
I will have whispered
you will have whispered
he/she/it will have whispered
we will have whispered
you will have whispered
they will have whispered
Future perfect continuous
I will have been whispering
you will have been whispering
he/she/it will have been whispering
we will have been whispering
you will have been whispering
they will have been whispering
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would whisper
you would whisper
he/she/it would whisper
we would whisper
you would whisper
they would whisper
Conditional continuous
I would be whispering
you would be whispering
he/she/it would be whispering
we would be whispering
you would be whispering
they would be whispering
Conditional perfect
I would have whisper
you would have whisper
he/she/it would have whisper
we would have whisper
you would have whisper
they would have whisper
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been whispering
you would have been whispering
he/she/it would have been whispering
we would have been whispering
you would have been whispering
they would have been whispering
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you whisper
we let´s whisper
you whisper
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
whispered
Present Participle
whispering
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «WHISPER»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
whisper.
My obsession with accumulation, which at times has taken on the whisper of a psychic illness - as anyone who has experienced the ode to the Collyer brothers that is my 'Vogue' office will concur - began in infancy.
I don't like to watch golf on television because I can't stand people who whisper.
You can't please everyone. When you're too focused on living up to other people's standards, you aren't spending enough time raising your own. Some people may whisper, complain and judge. But for the most part, it's all in your head. People care less about your actions than you think. Why? They have their own problems!
When you hit a groove, it's not you; it's the spirit world. The spirits whisper the ideas in your brain and prod you along. They're the ones that are really happy.
All the working-class people could feel a Malcolm X. They could hear Malcolm X, and two weeks later they could whisper back what he said. Verbatim. They could remember the way he put it, and he put it so well.
I would hope it's better, but I'm actually acknowledging now that I want to explore all these levels from a whisper to a scream with this gift I've been given.
I am amazed about how everyone wants to know about my love life. They whisper to me, 'Tell me the truth? Is it true?' Who cares? Because we have this job, we are to say to everybody what we do, or with whom we sleep? It's a bit absurd, but that's why everybody lies so much.
Mind you, I've always been musical... Mother used to sit me on her knee and I'd whisper, 'Mummy, Mummy, sing me a lullaby do,' and she'd say: 'Certainly my angel, my wee bundle of happiness, hold my beer while I fetch me banjo.'
I'm not around real dead people all that often - most people aren't - but when you are, you tend to be very, very respectful and quiet, and people do tend to whisper 'cause you're trying to show massive amounts of respect, but if this is your daily life, you have to figure out a way to go about it and not go insane by the time you reach Friday.
As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHISPER»
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whisper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
whisper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Listen -- can you hear it? The explosive sequel to THE ROAR! From a whisper...to a scream! Telepathic twins Mika and Ellie at last are reunited.
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The Power of a
Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond
The author of Holy Discontent shares the importance in recognizing God whispers and challenges readers to be attentive in this process and to walk in obedience, knowing without a doubt that God's whispers are always worth listening to.
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Whisper: A Riley Bloom Book
This time, Riley might really have bitten off more than she’s ready for.
When Brion's dog, Whisper, is hit by a car, ancient magic from a mysterious stranger seems to cure the pet's wounds--but it also turns the animal into a predator with an insatiable thirst for human blood
WHISPER is a collection of stories about a very special friendship: between an Aboriginal girl called Edie, and a non-Aboriginal girl, Maggie.
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Whisper of Fear: The True Story of the Prosecutor who Stalks ...
A California prosecutor and leading authority on the crime of stalking draws on key experiences from her own career to provide a revealing look at the nature of the crime, the underappreciated dangers of stalking, the behavior and ...
Rhonda B. Saunders, Stephen G. Michaud, 2008
When faith and restoration are common ground, can the attraction between two people grow from a whisper of understanding into a proclamation of love?
A beautiful exploration of life for a deaf teenager.
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Why We
Whisper: Restoring Our Right to Say It's Wrong
Why Whisper? calls on Americans who believe in traditional values to resist the urge to stay silent and thus safe under the shameless onslaught of pressure, intimidation, and ridicule from the San Francisco-loving, NY Times reading, ...
David J. Woodard, Jim DeMint, 2007
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Whisper of Evil: A Bishop/Special Crimes Unit Novel
For the killer she seeks is seeking her, watching her every move, preying upon her every vulnerability—and already so close she’ll never see death coming . . . From the Paperback edition.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHISPER»
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whisper is used in the context of the following news items.
'Careless Whisper' hitmaker George Michael says he is 'perfectly fine'
The “Careless Whisper” hitmaker reassured fans after a family member Jackie Georgiou – who the singer claims he has not seen in 18 years – claimed he was ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
Message your friends like a spy with BitTorrent Bleep's new 'whisper …
If that wasn't enough, BitTorrent announced a cool new feature it calls “whispers” yesterday. These messages are as close as you can get to spycraft, as they ... «Digital Trends, May 15»
Whisper Announces It Hit 10 Million Users the Same Day Secret …
There are 10 million people opening their Whisper app every month, according to new numbers from the company. This is the first time the anonymous social ... «Re/code, Apr 15»
Missouri GOP chair denies leading whisper campaign against …
The chairman of Missouri's Republican Party fired back Thursday after recent allegations that he led a “whisper campaign” against the late gubernatorial ... «Politico, Mar 15»
A whisper, then tingles, then 87 million YouTube views: Meet the …
“The tapping sounds remind me of the sound of the rain,” she breathes in a subtly accented whisper. This is Maria, a 28-year-old Russian expat in suburban ... «Washington Post, Dec 14»
WhatsApp taps Open Whisper for end-to-end encryption
WhatsApp partnered with Open Whisper Systems for the encryption launch, using the company's open source TextSecure protocol. TextSecure's forward ... «ZDNet, Nov 14»
Whisper Suspends Editorial Team Involved In Guardian Visit
Anonymous messaging app Whisper has suspended its editor-in-chief Neetzan Zimmerman and other staff members after Senate Commerce Committee ... «TechCrunch, Oct 14»
Revealed: how Whisper app tracks 'anonymous' users
WhiteHouse A Whisper user posted this message from the vicinity of the White House. The red icons signify someone who has posted a Whisper. Potentially ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
Plea to find Whisper the agoraphobic dog a new home because her …
Ms Slavid said: 'Whisper is a gentle, loving, kind-natured dog, and she is going to make the most amazing pet for someone who has the time and patience to ... «Daily Mail, Sep 14»
A suicidal man broadcast his tense standoff with police on the …
Jose Silva, of Grand Prairie, Tex., sent a series of Whisper messages from inside his car as SWAT teams gathered around him. Around 6 p.m., police were able ... «Washington Post, Sep 14»
