whistle vs sing

sing vs whistle

whistle is a noun but sing is not a noun.

whistle and sing both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
whistle	Yes	No	Yes	No
sing	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, whistle and sing are synonyms defined as:

whistle and sing: make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound

whistle (noun)	sing (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)	sing (verb)
utter or express by whistling	make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound	divulge confidential information or secrets
give a signal by whistling	to make melodious sounds
move with, or as with, a whistling sound	produce tones with the voice
move, send, or bring as if by whistling	deliver by singing
make whistling sounds

Difference between whistle and sing

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