Meaning
4 sensesTo move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
surren
(intransitive)To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
(transitive)To cause (something) to make such a sound.
make a soft swishing sound
(intransitive)(of a panther) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented, much like the domestic cat’s purr.
Examples
4 sentencesThe fan is making a whirring sound.
My computer's fan started spinning with a soft whirr.
The airplane's engines whirred.
The cogs are whirring loudly.
Translations
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By meaning 1
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound:
Origin
From Middle English whirren, probably from Old Norse: compare Danish hvirre, virre, NorwegFrom Middle English whirren, probably from Old Norse: compare Danish hvirre, virre, Norwegian kvirre, Old Norse hvirfla (“to whirl, spread”).
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Forms
whirrs, whirring, whirred, whirredSynonyms
11 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle