She spoke the words softly.

Meaning: She uttered the words in a quiet, gentle tone.

Choice of Words: Spoke means to make sounds with your mouth to communicate. Words are the sounds or written symbols that we use to communicate ideas and thoughts. Softly means making a low, gentle sound.

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She whispered the words.

Meaning: This means that she said the words in a very quiet voice, so that only a few people could hear her. It's like saying, She said the words so quietly that only I could hear her.

Choice of Words: Whispered means to speak very softly, so that only a few people can hear you. Words are the sounds or symbols that we use to communicate with each other.

She murmured the words.

Meaning: This means that she said the words in a very quiet voice, almost to herself. It's like saying, She said the words so quietly that I could barely hear her.

Choice of Words: Murmured means to speak very softly, often to yourself or to someone very close to you. Words are the sounds or symbols that we use to communicate with each other.

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