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- A tool with a handle and lash used for hitting or guiding.
- To move, pull, or take something with great speed and suddenness.
- To beat ingredients like cream or eggs to make them light and airy.
- A political official who ensures party members vote together.
- Literal Tool
- A physical object used to strike or guide, often associated with cowboys, lion tamers, or equestrian sports.
- Culinary Action
- The process of incorporating air into food through rapid beating, transforming liquid cream into a fluffy topping.
- Sudden Movement
- The act of pulling, taking, or moving something with a sharp, sudden motion, like whipping out a phone to take a photo.
The chef had to whip the cream for ten minutes to get the right consistency.
He whipped around to see who was calling his name.
The politician tried to whip up support for the new law.
- Political Whip
- An official in a political party who enforces discipline and ensures members vote.
The wind whipped through the trees during the storm.
She whipped out her notebook to jot down the idea.
- Whip Up
- To prepare something (usually food or emotions) quickly. Example: 'I'll whip up some pasta for dinner.'
- Whip Out
- To remove something from a pocket or bag very fast. Example: 'He whipped out his ID card.'
The coach whipped the team into shape before the finals.
The crack of the whip echoed through the canyon.
- Whip Through
- To finish a task or move through a place very rapidly. Example: 'She whipped through the exam in thirty minutes.'
Don't whip the door open; you might hit someone!
The rain whipped against the windowpane all night.
- Cooking Shows
- 'Now, whip the egg whites until they are glossy.'
- Political News
- 'The government is struggling to maintain the whip on this controversial vote.'
The storm brought whipping winds that knocked down power lines.
The party whip spent the afternoon calling MPs to secure their votes.
- Whip vs. Wipe
- Whip = fast/beat. Wipe = clean/rub. Don't say 'I need to whip the table' unless you are moving very fast around it!
Incorrect: I'll whip the dust off the shelf. Correct: I'll wipe the dust off the shelf.
He whipped through the book in one sitting.
- Whisk
- Specific to cooking; involves using a whisk to mix air into ingredients.
- Lash
- The flexible part of a whip, or the act of hitting with one. More intense than 'whip.'
Instead of whipping the door open, he gently pushed it.
The politician tried to galvanize (instead of whip up) the crowd.
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Le savais-tu ?
The sound a whip makes when it 'cracks' is actually a small sonic boom—the tip of the whip is moving faster than the speed of sound!
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing it like 'wipe' (waɪp).
- Adding an extra vowel sound at the end (whippu).
- Confusing the 'wh' with a 'v' sound (vhip).
- Over-aspirating the 'h' so it sounds like 'hu-wip'.
- Making the 'i' sound too long like 'weep'.
Niveau de difficulté
Common in literature and news, but meanings vary by context.
Requires knowledge of phrasal verbs like 'whip up' and 'whip out'.
Easy to pronounce but slang usage should be handled carefully.
Can be confused with 'wipe' or 'web' in fast speech.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Phrasal Verbs with 'Whip'
Whip up, whip out, whip through.
Transitive vs. Intransitive
He whipped the horse (T). The flag whipped (I).
Adjective Formation
Whipped (past participle used as adjective).
Imperative Mood
Whip the eggs!
Compound Nouns
Whiplash, whip-round.
Exemples par niveau
The man has a long whip.
The man has a long tool for horses.
'Whip' is a noun here.
Whip the cream for the cake.
Mix the cream very fast.
'Whip' is an imperative verb.
The wind is whipping the trees.
The wind is moving the trees fast.
Present continuous tense.
He can whip the ball fast.
He can throw the ball very quickly.
'Whip' implies speed.
I saw a whip at the farm.
I saw the tool at the farm.
Singular noun.
She whipped the door shut.
She closed the door very quickly.
Past tense 'whipped'.
The cat's tail whipped back and forth.
The tail moved fast.
Intransitive use.
Can you whip the eggs?
Can you mix the eggs fast?
Modal verb 'can' + base form.
He whipped out his phone to take a photo.
He took his phone out very fast.
Phrasal verb 'whip out'.
I can whip up a sandwich in a minute.
I can make a sandwich quickly.
Phrasal verb 'whip up'.
The rain whipped against the window.
The rain hit the window hard and fast.
Descriptive verb.
She whipped her head around when she heard the noise.
She turned her head very fast.
Reflexive object 'her head'.
The flag was whipping in the strong breeze.
The flag was moving fast in the wind.
Continuous aspect.
He whipped the towel at his friend.
He threw or flicked the towel fast.
Transitive verb.
They whipped through the chores.
They did the chores very fast.
Phrasal verb 'whip through'.
The car whipped past us on the highway.
The car drove past very quickly.
Verb of motion.
The party whip made sure everyone voted.
The political officer ensured the votes.
Noun referring to a political role.
The chef whipped the egg whites into stiff peaks.
The chef beat the eggs until they were firm.
Technical culinary usage.
The coach is trying to whip the team into shape.
The coach is making the team work hard.
Idiomatic expression 'whip into shape'.
He whipped up a frenzy among the crowd.
He made the crowd very excited and angry.
Metaphorical use of 'whip up'.
She whipped the cloth off the table like a magician.
She pulled the cloth away very fast.
Action verb.
The cold wind whipped through his thin jacket.
The wind felt sharp and fast through the clothes.
Descriptive verb.
I need to whip through this report before five.
I need to finish the report quickly.
Informal phrasal verb.
The crack of the whip startled the horses.
The sound of the tool scared the animals.
Noun phrase 'crack of the whip'.
The government withdrew the whip from the rebellious MP.
The party kicked the member out.
Political idiom.
The sudden news whipped the markets into a panic.
The news caused a fast panic in trading.
Causal verb.
He’s been whipping himself into a state of anxiety.
He is making himself very anxious.
Reflexive metaphorical use.
The sailor used a whipping to secure the end of the rope.
The sailor tied the rope end to stop fraying.
Technical nautical noun.
The movie was a 'whipped-up' version of the original book.
The movie was a fast, low-quality adaptation.
Compound adjective.
She has a real whip of a tongue.
She says sharp and mean things.
Metaphorical noun.
The car is a real whip, isn't it?
The car is very cool and stylish.
Slang usage.
The branches whipped against the side of the house.
The branches hit the house repeatedly.
Repetitive action.
The policy caused a whiplash effect in the local economy.
The policy caused a sudden, painful reaction.
Related noun 'whiplash'.
The speaker's wit was as sharp as a whip.
The speaker was very clever and fast.
Simile.
We had a whip-round for Sarah's retirement gift.
We collected money from everyone.
British idiom 'whip-round'.
The narrative whips along at a breakneck pace.
The story moves very fast.
Literary description.
The lash of the whip was audible from across the field.
The sound of the hitting was loud.
Formal noun 'lash'.
He whipped the votes together just in time for the deadline.
He organized the votes quickly.
Abstract transitive verb.
The dessert was a delicate lemon whip.
The dessert was a light, airy lemon dish.
Specific culinary noun.
The wind whipped the sea into a frothy lather.
The wind made the sea look like soap bubbles.
Poetic description.
The whipping of the cables in the wind created a low hum.
The fast movement of the cables made a sound.
Gerund as subject.
The party's chief whip is the ultimate political enforcer.
The main whip is very powerful.
Title 'Chief Whip'.
He felt the whip of the cold air as he stepped outside.
He felt the sharp sting of the cold.
Sensory metaphor.
The rope required a West Country whipping to stay intact.
A specific type of rope binding.
Specialized terminology.
The candidate tried to whip up populist sentiment.
The candidate tried to make people angry and excited.
Political discourse.
The dancer's movements had a whip-like precision.
The dancer moved fast and accurately.
Compound adjective.
The lashings were a brutal form of whipping used in the navy.
The hits were a form of punishment.
Historical context.
She whipped the argument back to the main point.
She quickly returned the focus to the main topic.
Conversational control.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
whip it
whip smart
whip hand
whip-round
whip-poor-will
whip-sawed
whip-stitch
whip-top
whip-cord
whip-staff
Souvent confondu avec
Wipe means to clean; whip means to move fast or beat.
Whisk is the tool; whip is the action/result.
Weep means to cry; whip has a short 'i' sound.
Expressions idiomatiques
"crack the whip"
To use your authority to make people work harder or behave better.
The supervisor had to crack the whip to meet the deadline.
Professional"whip into shape"
To bring someone or something into a good or organized condition through hard work.
The trainer whipped the recruits into shape.
Neutral"whip up a storm"
To cause a lot of excitement, activity, or controversy.
Her comments whipped up a storm on social media.
Informal"whip out of thin air"
To produce something suddenly as if by magic.
He whipped a solution out of thin air.
Informal"the whip hand"
A position of power or control.
Management holds the whip hand in this dispute.
Formal"whip one's weight in wildcats"
To be very tough or fierce (Old American idiom).
He's small but he can whip his weight in wildcats.
Archaic"whip the cat"
To regret something or to complain (Australian/NZ slang).
There's no use whipping the cat now that it's over.
Slang"fair crack of the whip"
An equal opportunity to do something.
Everyone deserves a fair crack of the whip.
Informal"whip-smart"
Being very quick to learn or understand things.
The new intern is whip-smart.
Informal"whip-round"
Collecting small amounts of money from several people.
We did a whip-round for his birthday.
InformalFacile à confondre
Similar sound.
Wipe is for cleaning/rubbing; whip is for speed/beating.
Wipe the table; whip the cream.
Both used in cooking.
Whisking is the motion; whipping is the process of adding air.
Whisk the eggs to whip them into a foam.
Both involve hitting.
Lash is more specific to the strike; whip is the tool or the general action.
The lash of the whip was painful.
Both mean to hit with a whip.
Flog is a formal/severe punishment; whip is more general.
They used to flog sailors.
Both mean fast movement.
Zip implies a straight, fast line; whip implies a sharp, sudden motion.
Zip up your coat; whip around the corner.
Structures de phrases
Subject + whip + object.
I whip the cream.
Subject + whip out + object.
He whipped out his phone.
Subject + whip + object + into + noun.
The coach whipped the team into shape.
Subject + whip up + noun.
She whipped up a frenzy.
The + noun + whipped + preposition.
The wind whipped through the valley.
Noun + whipping + noun.
The whipping of the rope was essential.
It was a + whipped + noun.
It was a whipped dessert.
The + noun + whip + verb.
The party whip ensured victory.
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Common in daily speech and specialized fields.
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I'll whip the table after dinner.
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I'll wipe the table after dinner.
'Wipe' is for cleaning; 'whip' is for fast movement or cooking.
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She whip the eggs yesterday.
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She whipped the eggs yesterday.
The past tense of 'whip' is 'whipped'.
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He is the party whisk.
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He is the party whip.
In politics, the official is called a 'whip', not a 'whisk'.
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I whipped through my coffee.
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I whipped through my homework.
'Whip through' is usually for tasks, not for consuming liquids.
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He has a nice wipe (car).
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He has a nice whip (car).
The slang for a car is 'whip', not 'wipe'.
Astuces
Cooking Tip
When whipping cream, make sure the cream and the bowl are very cold for the best results.
Spelling Tip
Remember to double the 'p' when adding -ed or -ing: whip -> whipped, whipping.
Speed Tip
Use 'whip' instead of 'move fast' to make your writing more vivid and energetic.
Politics Tip
A 'three-line whip' is the most serious instruction for a member of parliament to attend a vote.
Slang Tip
Only use 'whip' to mean a car with friends; never use it in a job interview!
Idiom Tip
'Whip into shape' can apply to people, projects, or even a messy room.
Sound Tip
The 'wh' in whip is often pronounced just like a 'w', but some people add a tiny puff of air.
Action Tip
'Whip out' implies you are trying to be fast, perhaps to surprise someone.
Safety Tip
Be careful with the word 'whip' around animals; it can imply cruelty in some contexts.
Learning Tip
Try to find 'whip' in a news article about politics to see how it's used in a real context.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Whip rhymes with Zip. Both mean to move very fast!
Association visuelle
Imagine a chef 'whipping' cream so fast that it turns into a fluffy cloud.
Word Web
Défi
Try to use 'whip' in three different ways today: once for food, once for movement, and once for an object.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle English 'whippen', which likely comes from Middle Dutch 'wippen' meaning to swing or leap.
Sens originel : To move quickly or to flap.
GermanicContexte culturel
Be careful using 'whip' in historical contexts involving punishment, as it is a sensitive topic related to slavery and human rights abuses.
The 'party whip' system is crucial in Westminster-style democracies.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Cooking
- whip the cream
- whip the egg whites
- whipped topping
- whip into peaks
Politics
- party whip
- three-line whip
- withdraw the whip
- chief whip
Movement
- whip out
- whip around
- whip past
- whip through
Slang
- nice whip
- cool whip
- whip it
Weather
- whipping winds
- whipping rain
- wind whipped
Amorces de conversation
"Have you ever tried to whip cream by hand? It's hard work!"
"What do you think of the 'whip' system in politics?"
"If you could whip up any meal right now, what would it be?"
"Do you know why a whip makes a cracking sound?"
"Have you ever seen a movie where the hero uses a whip?"
Sujets d'écriture
Describe a time you had to whip through a lot of work.
Write about a dish you like that uses whipped ingredients.
What are the pros and cons of having a 'whip' in a political party?
Imagine you are a cowboy. Describe your day using the word 'whip'.
Write a story where someone whips out a mysterious object.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in informal contexts, 'whip' can mean a car. However, it is also a standard word in cooking, politics, and describing movement.
Whisking is the act of using a whisk. Whipping is the goal of incorporating air into a liquid to make it fluffy.
It means to use your authority to make people work harder or follow rules more strictly.
A party whip is a political official who ensures that members of their party attend and vote as the party desires.
Yes, 'whipping winds' are very strong, fast gusts of wind.
Yes, it describes something that has been beaten, like 'whipped cream,' or someone who is very tired or controlled by another.
It is spelled 'whipped' with a double 'p'.
It is a British term for collecting money from a group of people for a specific purpose, like a gift.
Yes, it is considered B1 because it has several common meanings that are useful in everyday English.
No, most modern uses (cooking, fast movement, politics) are not violent at all.
Teste-toi 180 questions
Write a sentence using 'whip' as a culinary verb.
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Write a sentence using the phrasal verb 'whip out'.
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Explain what a 'party whip' does in your own words.
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Use the idiom 'crack the whip' in a short paragraph about a boss.
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Describe a stormy day using the word 'whipping'.
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Write a dialogue between two friends using the slang 'whip' for a car.
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Describe the process of making whipped cream.
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Write a sentence using 'whip through' regarding your studies.
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Use 'whip into a frenzy' to describe a concert.
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Explain the difference between 'whip' and 'wipe'.
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Write a story about a magician who 'whips' something out of a hat.
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Describe a person who is 'whip-smart'.
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Write a sentence about a flag 'whipping' in the wind.
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Use 'whip-round' in a sentence about a colleague's birthday.
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Write a sentence using 'whip' to mean defeat.
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Describe a time you had to 'whip up' a meal for unexpected guests.
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Use 'whiplash' in a metaphorical sense.
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Write a formal sentence about a 'three-line whip'.
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Describe the sound of a whip using creative adjectives.
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Write a sentence using 'whip' as a noun referring to a tool.
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Describe how to make whipped cream.
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Talk about a time you had to move very fast ('whip').
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Explain the role of a 'whip' in politics.
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Discuss the use of whips in sports like horse racing.
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Use 'whip up' in three different sentences.
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Tell a story about someone 'whipping out' a surprise.
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Explain the idiom 'crack the whip'.
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How does 'whipping wind' feel?
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What does 'nice whip' mean in slang?
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Practice saying 'whip' and 'wipe' to hear the difference.
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What would you 'whip up' for a quick dinner?
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Talk about a movie character who uses a whip.
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Explain 'whip-round' to a friend.
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Describe the sound of a whip cracking.
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How do you 'whip someone into shape'?
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Use 'whip around' to describe a sudden turn.
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Why is 'whip' a useful word?
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Listen and write: 'The chef whipped the cream.'
Listen and write: 'He whipped out his wallet.'
Listen and write: 'The party whip called for a vote.'
Listen and write: 'Whipping winds hit the coast.'
Listen and write: 'I'll whip up some eggs.'
Listen and write: 'She whipped through the exam.'
Listen and write: 'The crack of the whip was loud.'
Listen and write: 'He has a whip-smart daughter.'
Listen and write: 'We had a whip-round for the gift.'
Listen and write: 'The flag was whipping in the breeze.'
Listen and write: 'The coach whipped them into shape.'
Listen and write: 'He whipped around to see her.'
Listen and write: 'The news whipped the market into a frenzy.'
Listen and write: 'She whipped the tablecloth away.'
Listen and write: 'The rope needs whipping at the end.'
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Summary
The word 'whip' primarily conveys speed and force, whether it's a physical tool, a fast movement ('whip out'), a culinary technique ('whip cream'), or political enforcement ('party whip'). Example: 'She whipped up a delicious meal in minutes.'
- A tool with a handle and lash used for hitting or guiding.
- To move, pull, or take something with great speed and suddenness.
- To beat ingredients like cream or eggs to make them light and airy.
- A political official who ensures party members vote together.
Cooking Tip
When whipping cream, make sure the cream and the bowl are very cold for the best results.
Spelling Tip
Remember to double the 'p' when adding -ed or -ing: whip -> whipped, whipping.
Speed Tip
Use 'whip' instead of 'move fast' to make your writing more vivid and energetic.
Politics Tip
A 'three-line whip' is the most serious instruction for a member of parliament to attend a vote.