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whip

Pronunciation: [wɪp]

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Learn how to use whip in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “tools”

(noun) a whip is a long, thin tool that you can use to hit something. It's often made of leather or a similar material. People sometimes use it for training animals or in certain sports.

Example

The trainer used a whip to guide the horse during the competition.

Example

She never uses a whip because she believes in gentle training methods.

Example

What is the purpose of a whip in horse training?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to whip means to move something quickly and suddenly. It can also mean to beat a mixture to make it light and fluffy, like whipped cream.

Example

She whipped the cream until it was soft and fluffy.

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He didn’t whip the eggs enough, so they were still runny.

Example

Can you whip the batter faster to make it nice and smooth?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to whip can also mean to defeat someone easily in a game or competition. It’s like when one team scores a lot more points than the other.

Example

Our team whipped the other team in the final match.

Example

Last year, our team was whipped by the champions and lost badly.

Example

Do you think they can whip their opponents in the next game?

How to pronounce whip

Pronunciation: [wɪp]

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