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whistle vs signalise

signalise vs whistle

whistle is a noun but signalise is not a noun.

whistle and signalise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whistle Yes No Yes No
signalise No No Yes No
As verbs, signalise is a hypernym of whistle; that is, signalise is a word with a broader meaning than whistle:
  • whistle: give a signal by whistling
  • signalise: communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
Other hypernyms of whistle include sign, signal, signalize.
whistle (noun) signalise (noun)
an inexpensive fipple flute
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
whistle (verb) signalise (verb)
utter or express by whistling make conspicuous or noteworthy
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
give a signal by whistling point out carefully and clearly
move with, or as with, a whistling sound provide with traffic signals
move, send, or bring as if by whistling
make whistling sounds
Difference between whistle and signalise

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