Looking for the meaning of the word WHINE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WHINE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Whine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English hwīnan ‘whistle through the air’, related to whinge. The noun dates from the mid 17th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a long, high-pitched complaining cry
Short Definition:long, high-pitched complaining cry
Examples:- the dog gave a small whine
Word: Whine
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wʌɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
Short Definition:give or make long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
Examples:- the dog whined and scratched at the back door
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