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Talking vs Whispering - What's the difference?

talking | whispering |

As nouns the difference between talking and whispering

is that talking is the action of the verb talk while whispering is something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

As verbs the difference between talking and whispering

is that talking is while whispering is .

As an adjective whispering is

that whispers.

talking

English

Noun

  • The action of the verb talk .
  • * , chapter=10
  • , title= The Mirror and the Lamp , passage=It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking ; just to watch was pleasant.}}
  • * Anthony Trollope, Can You Forgive Her?
  • He did not himself care for the loose little talkings , half flat and half sharp, of men when they meet together in idleness.

    Verb

    (head)
  • whispering

    Verb

    (head)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • that whispers
  • associated with whispers
  • Derived terms

    * whispering gallery * Whispering Jack

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.