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whistling vs whistle

whistle vs whistling

whistling and whistle both are nouns.

whistling is not a verb while whistle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whistling Yes No No No
whistle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, whistling and whistle are synonyms defined as:
  • whistling and whistle: the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
As nouns, whistling and whistle are synonyms defined as:
  • whistling and whistle: the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
whistling (noun) whistle (noun)
the act of whistling a tune an inexpensive fipple flute
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture 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
whistling (verb) whistle (verb)
utter or express by whistling
make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
give a signal by whistling
move with, or as with, a whistling sound
move, send, or bring as if by whistling
make whistling sounds
Difference between whistling and whistle

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