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whispering vs whisper

whisper vs whispering

whispering and whisper both are nouns.

whispering is an adjective but whisper is not an adjective.

whispering is not a verb while whisper is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whispering Yes Yes No No
whisper Yes No Yes No
As nouns, whispering and whisper are synonyms defined as:
  • whispering and whisper: speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
Other synonyms of whispering include susurration, voicelessness.
As nouns, whispering and whisper are synonyms defined as:
  • whispering and whisper: a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
Other synonyms of whispering include rustle, rustling.
whispering (noun) whisper (noun)
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whispering (adjective) whisper (adjective)
making a low continuous indistinct sound
whispering (verb) whisper (verb)
speak softly; in a low voice
Difference between whispering and whisper

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