Referee blows whistle.

Meaning: This means that the person who is responsible for making sure the rules of the game are followed is using a whistle to make a loud sound. It's like saying, The person in charge of enforcing the rules is using a whistle to signal something.

Choice of Words: Referee is a person who makes sure the rules of a game or sport are followed. Blows is a verb that means to force air out of the mouth to make a sound. Whistle is a small device that makes a loud sound when air is forced through it.

Alternative Expressions

Whistle sounds.

Meaning: This means the whistle is making a sound, like a high-pitched squeal.

Choice of Words: Whistle is a small tool that makes a high-pitched sound when you blow into it. Sounds means to make a noise. When you put them together, "Whistle sounds" means the whistle is making a noise.

The whistle is blown.

Meaning: This means someone is using the whistle to make a sound, like a high-pitched squeal.

Choice of Words: The is a word that points to a specific thing. Whistle is a small tool that makes a high-pitched sound when you blow into it. Is is a verb that means to exist or to be. Blown is an action word that means to force air out of your mouth in a strong way. When you put them together, "The whistle is blown" means someone is forcing air out of the whistle, making it make a sound.

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