whoosh
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /wuːʃ/
KK: /hwuʃ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To move quickly and make a soft, rushing sound, like air or water flowing fast.
Example
The car went whoosh as it sped past us on the highway.
Tense Forms
Past: whooshed
Past Participle: whooshed
Conversation
Did you hear that sound? It was like a whoosh!
Yeah, it was pretty sudden. What do you think caused it?
I think it might have been the wind; it really made the trees whoosh around.
Definitely! Nature can be surprisingly loud sometimes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
swoosh
swish
zip
Antonyms
crawl
lag
dawdle
noun
Definition
A sound made by something moving quickly through the air or a sudden rush of air or movement.
Example
I heard a loud whoosh as the train sped by.
Conversation
Did you hear that whoosh when the train passed by?
Yeah, it was pretty loud!
I love that sound; it feels so fast and exciting.
Root Explanation
The word 'whoosh' originates from the sound it represents, imitating the swift movement of air or an object. It is an onomatopoeic term, meaning it is formed from the sound associated with the action it describes.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sound of something moving quickly through the air — that's what 'whoosh' captures, making it easy to remember.
Visually Confused Words
woosh
hoosh
swoosh