"Whimper" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A faint, high-pitched cry or sob, typically expressive of pain or fear.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "whimper":
In politics, the Whigs were a major party in the United Kingdom and the United States from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. <br><br>In the UK, the Whigs emerged in opposition to the Tory party during the reign of King George III (1760-1820). They championed parliamentary reform, liberties, and the rights of individuals, and opposed the power of the monarch and the aristocracy. The Whigs were associated with the Hanoverian dynasty and were considered the more progressive of the two parties.<br><br>In the US, the Whig party emerged in the 1830s as an opposition to the Democratic party. They were formed by a coalition of anti-slavery activists, free soil advocates, and industrialists who advocated for internal improvements, tariffs, and education. The Whigs were led by figures such as William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Abraham Lincoln.<br><br>The Whig party in the US dissolved after the American Civil War, with many of its members joining the newly formed Republican party. Today, the term "Whig" is sometimes used to describe a conservative or liberal (depending on the context) who advocates for reform and progress, but its original meaning is more specific to the 19th-century American and British politics.
While can be used as an adverb, a conjunction, or a preposition.<br><br>As an adverb, "while" describes the time or manner in which an action takes place:<br><br>- "I'll finish my homework while you're watching TV."<br>- "She sings while she's dancing."<br><br>As a conjunction, "while" connects two clauses or sentences that contain equal or opposite ideas:<br><br>- "I want to go home while my parents want to stay out."<br>- "While I'm feeling tired, I still need to work late."<br><br>As a preposition, "while" refers to a period of time or a circumstance during which something happens:<br><br>- "I'll meet you in London while you're in Paris."<br>- "The company will shut down while being in construction."
While refers to a period of time in the present or future for which something happens or is expected to happen.
Whilom means at some time in the past; at one time; formerly. It is often used to indicate that something was true or existed in the past, but may not necessarily be true or exist now.<br><br>Example: "Whilom, she was a great singer, but she retired from the stage a few years ago."
To make a small, high-pitched cry, often because one is sad, frightened, or in pain. It's a gentle form of a cry or moan.
To cry or make a low, whining sound, typically because one is feeling pain, sadness, or fear.
Whimsy refers to a feeling or mood of lighthearted and fanciful imagination, or an unpredictable and humorous idea or action. It is a carefree and playful way of thinking or behaving.
Whimsicality refers to a playful and fanciful quality, often characterized by a tendency to be capricious, unpredictable, and unpredictable, often in a charming or humorous way. It involves a creative or artistic expression that is quirky, unconventional, and bordering on absurdity or fantasy.
In a whimsical or fanciful manner; playfully quirky or unpredictable.<br><br>Example: She danced whimsically through the garden, her feet bare and her hair wild.
Noun: A whim or a fanciful idea, often used to describe something playfully capricious or unpredictable.<br><br>Example: "She confessed to buying the whimsy of a new pair of shoes, just because they were so unusual."<br><br>In a more archaic sense, whimsy can refer to a sense of fanciful or capricious humor, often with a touch of playfulness.<br><br>Example: "A whimsy that spills from the loveliest too." (From an 18th-century poem by William Cowper)