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- [huhm]
- /hʌm/
- /hʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhm]
- /hʌm/
Definitions of hum word
- verb without object hum to make a low, continuous, droning sound. 1
- verb without object hum to give forth an indistinct sound of mingled voices or noises. 1
- verb without object hum to utter an indistinct sound in hesitation, embarrassment, dissatisfaction, etc.; hem. 1
- verb without object hum to sing with closed lips, without articulating words. 1
- verb without object hum to be in a state of busy activity: The household hummed in preparation for the wedding. 1
- verb without object hum British Slang. to have a bad odor, as of stale perspiration. 1
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Origin of hum
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English; ultimately imitative; cognate with German hummen to hum; cf. humblebee
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Parts of speech for Hum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hum
verb hum
- purr — to utter a low, continuous, murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure, as a cat does.
- strum — to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings.
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- throb — to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.
- whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
noun hum
- vibration — the act of vibrating.
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