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  • 1. whir
  • 2. whir
  • Whir in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. whir
  • 2. whir
  • Whir in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms

1. whir

noun. sound of something in rapid motion.

Synonyms

  • whirr
  • birr
  • sound

Antonyms

  • consonant
  • unsound
  • unhealthy
  • unfit

2. whir

verb. make a soft swishing sound.

Synonyms

  • whirr
  • birr
  • sound
  • go
  • purr
  • whizz

Antonyms

  • damaged
  • unwholesome
  • broken
  • devoice

Sentences with whir


1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
The knives whir so quickly that all you see is a blur followed by a heap of cleanly chopped ingredients.

2. Noun, singular or mass
The noise of the fan running may combine with the normal hum or whir of the hard drive as it accesses data, making it sound louder than it actually is.

3. Adjective
Alternatively, whir cream cheese or butter in a food processor with grated cheese, chopped herbs, grated horseradish or finely-diced vegetables.

4. Verb, base form
A single disturbance from the outside will cause mountains and seas of sand to whir into life, shifting and transforming with the power of time.

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