Whisper softly.

Meaning: This means to ask someone to speak very quietly, so only the people nearby can hear. It's like saying, Please speak in a low voice.

Choice of Words: Whisper is a verb that means to speak very quietly, so only the person very close can hear. Softly is an adverb that describes the action of whispering in a gentle and quiet manner. Together, they form a polite request to speak quietly.

Alternative Expressions

Speak quietly

Meaning: This also means to talk very quietly, but it's a more general way of saying it. It's like saying, "Please don't talk too loudly."

Choice of Words: The word "speak" means to talk. "Quietly" means to do something without making much noise. When you put them together, "speak quietly" means to talk in a way that doesn't make much noise.

Talk in a low voice

Meaning: This is another way to say "speak quietly." It's like saying, "Please don't speak in a loud voice."

Choice of Words: The word "talk" also means to speak. "Low" means not very high. "Voice" means the sound that comes out of your mouth when you speak. When you put them together, "talk in a low voice" means to speak in a way that doesn't make your voice sound very high.

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