to whistle for help

Examples

• All

• During the hike, he had to whistle for help after injuring his ankle.

• If you get separated from the group, you can whistle for help to let others know your location.

• He whistled for help when he got lost in the woods.

• Don't hesitate to whistle for help if you need it!

• When stuck in the storm, she had to whistle for help to get attention.

• If you see someone in danger, don't hesitate to whistle for help loud enough for others to hear.

• In the woods, he decided to whistle for help after getting lost and hearing strange sounds.

Synonyms

C

to call

vsto whistle for help

∞ 1.0

To make a loud sound to get attention

uses a high sharp lip-produced sound instead of making loud general noise

C

to call for help

vsto whistle for help

59 1.6

To ask loudly for help in an emergency

uses a high sharp lip-produced sound rather than a loud vocal plea

C

to cry out for help

vsto whistle for help

7 2.7

To shout loudly when you need help right away

uses a high piercing mouth sound rather than a loud open voice

S

to shout for help

vsto whistle for help

1 1.0

Call out loudly to ask someone to come to you when you are in danger

signals using a high piercing sound rather than using the voice

H

to halloo

vsto whistle for help

• Archaic

1 9.9

To shout loudly to call dogs in a hunt or get someone's attention

serves in emergencies to attract rescuers rather than to urge hunting dogs

S

to sound a warning bell

vsto whistle for help

4.3

To warn people about a possible danger or serious problem

aims to request rescue directly rather than only warn of danger

How Loud

to cry out for help

7 2.7

to shout for help

1 1.0

to whistle for help

1 3.0

to call for help

59 1.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology