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- [struhm]
- /strʌm/
- /strʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [struhm]
- /strʌm/
Definitions of strum word
- verb with object strum to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings. 1
- verb with object strum to produce (notes, a melody, etc.) by such playing: to strum a tune. 1
- verb without object strum to play on a stringed musical instrument by running the fingers lightly across the strings. 1
- noun strum a strainer, as at the inlet of a system of tubing. 1
- transitive verb strum play: stringed instrument 1
- noun strum strumming action 1
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Origin of strum
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; perhaps blend of string and thrum1
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Parts of speech for Strum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
strum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strum
verb strum
- bombinate — to make a buzzing noise
- bummed — depressed, upset, distressed, annoyed, etc.
- bumming — a person who avoids work and sponges on others; loafer; idler.
- drone — Music. a continuous low tone produced by the bass pipes or bass strings of musical instruments. the pipes (especially of the bagpipe) or strings producing this tone. a bagpipe equipped with such pipes.
- drum — a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
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