whining

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of whining with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

whining

(verb, noun)

Meaning

making a high-pitched complaining sound

Example

"The dog's whining became unbearable during the storm."

Synonyms

complainingmoaninggrumbling

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'whinen', meaning to complain in a high voice.
Related word forms
  • verb: whine
  • noun: whiner