Basic Details
Word: Whispered
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)
Meaning: To speak very softly, so only a small number of people can hear.
Synonyms: Murmured, hissed, breathed
Antonyms: Shouted, yelled, proclaimed
Idioms and Phrases
- Whisper sweet nothings: To speak loving or flirtatious things softly to someone. Example: "He leaned in to whisper sweet nothings in her ear during the romantic evening."
- Whisper in someone's ear: To give someone secret advice or information softly. Example: "The teacher whispered in her ear to remind her about the upcoming exam."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She whispered the secret to her friend so no one else could hear.
Example 2: In the library, we had to whisper to keep the noise level down.
Example 3: The child whispered a wish into the birthday cake before blowing out the candles.
Fun Fact
Did you know that whispering can actually communicate emotions? People often whisper when they are trying to convey something intimate, secretive, or serene!
Famous Quote
"A whisper can be louder than a shout." – Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "whispered" mean?
a) To sing loudly
b) To speak very softly
c) To write a letter
d) To run fast
Answer: b) To speak very softly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "whispered"?
a) Shouted
b) Murmured
c) Roared
d) Screamed
Answer: b) Murmured
3. What is the opposite of "whispered"?
a) Spoke
b) Shouted
c) Mumbled
d) Mused
Answer: b) Shouted
4. Which sentence uses "whispered" correctly?
a) She whispered the answer loudly to the class.
b) He whispered to his friend during the movie.
c) They whispered the song on the stage.
d) I whispered while I sang in the shower.
Answer: b) He whispered to his friend during the movie.
5. Which idiom means to speak softly or lovingly?
a) Whisper sweet nothings
b) Shout from the rooftops
c) Speak in tongues
d) Yell at the moon
Answer: a) Whisper sweet nothings
