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- [mur-mer]
- /ˈmɜr mər/
- /ˈmɜː.mər/
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- [mur-mer]
- /ˈmɜr mər/
Definitions of murmur word
- noun murmur a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices. 1
- noun murmur a mumbled or private expression of discontent. 1
- noun murmur Also called heart murmur. Medicine/Medical. an abnormal sound heard on listening to the heart, usually through a stethoscope, produced by the blood passing through deformed cardiac valves. in some persons a similar sound heard when blood passes through normal valves. 1
- noun murmur Phonetics. a voice quality in which vibration of the vocal cords is accompanied by the escape of a great deal of air, as in the (h) of ahead; breathy voice. 1
- verb without object murmur to make a low or indistinct sound, especially continuously. 1
- verb without object murmur to speak in a low tone or indistinctly. 1
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Origin of murmur
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (v.) Middle English murmuren < Latin murmurāre; (noun) Middle English < Latin
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Parts of speech for Murmur
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
murmur popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for murmur
verb murmur
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- growl — to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility: The dog growled at the mail carrier.
- purr — to utter a low, continuous, murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure, as a cat does.
- babble — If someone babbles, they talk in a confused or excited way.
- whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
noun murmur
- low — to utter by or as by lowing.
- muttering — to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
- buzzing — a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.
- humming — making a droning sound; buzzing.
- murmuration — an act or instance of murmuring.
Antonyms for murmur
noun murmur
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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