- pronunciation:
- wuhr
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
whirs, whirring, whirred |
| definition: |
to move or turn quickly with a humming or buzzing sound.
The blades on the mower whirred as I pushed it through the grass. |
| related words: |
buzz, drone, hum |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or sound of whirring.
The electric fan makes a whir when it's on. |
| related words: |
buzz, drone, hum, whirl, zip |
The words
whir and
were sound alike but have different meanings.