Whisper vs Content - What's the difference?

Whisper is a related term of content.

In lang=en terms the difference between whisper and content

is that whisper is to speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting while content is to give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to gratify; to appease.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between whisper and content

is that whisper is (obsolete) to prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately while content is (obsolete) to satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

As nouns the difference between whisper and content

is that whisper is the act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords while content is (uncountable) that which is contained or content can be satisfaction; contentment.

As verbs the difference between whisper and content

is that whisper is to speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound while content is to give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to gratify; to appease.

As an adjective content is

satisfied; in a state of satisfaction.

whisper

English

Noun

(Whispering) (en noun)

The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

* 1883 , :

"Now, look here, Jim Hawkins," he said, in a steady whisper , that was no more than audible.

(usually in plural) A rumor.

There are whispers of rebellion all around.

(figurative) A faint trace or hint (of something).

The soup had just a whisper of basil.

(internet) A private message to an individual in a chat room.

* 2002 , Ralph Schroeder, The Social Life of Avatars (page 218)

The invisibility of private interactions in the form of whispers resolved an ethical concern in the research but reduced our ability to gauge the volume of interaction

* 2004 , Caroline A. Haythornthwaite, Michelle M. Kazmer, Learning, Culture and Community in Online Education (page 179)

Anyone logged in to the chat room can click on an individual name, highlighting it, and send a message — a whisper — that will be seen only by the selected person.

Derived terms

* stage whisper * whisper campaign

Verb

(en verb)

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.

* Bentley

They might buzz and whisper it one to another.

To make a low, sibilant sound.

* Thomson

the hollow, whispering breeze

To speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.

* Bible, Psalms xli. 7

All that hate me whisper together against me.

(obsolete) To address in a whisper, or low voice.

* Shakespeare

and whisper one another in the ear

* Keble

where gentlest breezes whisper souls distressed

(obsolete) To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately.

* Shakespeare

He came to whisper Wolsey.

content

English

(wikipedia content)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) ; see contain.

Noun

(uncountable) That which is contained.

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Subject matter; substance.

* Grew

I shall prove these writingsauthentic, and the contents true, and worthy of a divine original.

The amount of material contained; contents.

Capacity for holding.

* (Francis Bacon)

Strong ships, of great content .

(mathematics) The n''-dimensional space contained by an ''n''-dimensional polytope (called ''volume'' in the case of a polyhedron and ''area in the case of a polygon).

Etymology 2

From (etyl), from (etyl) content, from (etyl) ; see contain.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Satisfied; in a state of satisfaction.

*:This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking.He was smooth-faced, and his fresh skin and well-developed figure bespoke the man in good physical condition through active exercise, yet well content with the world's apportionment.

Derived terms

* contentment

Synonyms

* (satisfied) contented, pleased, satisfied

Etymology 3

From (etyl) , from (contenter); see content as a verb.

Noun

(en noun)

Satisfaction; contentment

They were in a state of sleepy content after supper.

* Shakespeare

Such is the fullness of my heart's content .

(obsolete) acquiescence without examination

* Alexander Pope

The sense they humbly take upon content .

That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.

* Shakespeare

So will I in England work your grace's full content .

(UK, House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmate vote.

(UK, House of Lords) A member who votes in assent.

Derived terms

* discontent * malcontent

Etymology 4

From (etyl) contenter, from ; see content as an adjective.

Verb

(en verb)

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to gratify; to appease.

You can't have any more - you'll have to content yourself with what you already have.

* Bible, Mark xv. 15

Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them.

* I. Watts

Do not content yourselves with obscure and confused ideas, where clearer are to be attained.

(obsolete) To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

* Shakespeare

Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you.

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