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- [struhm]
- /strʌm/
- /strʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [struhm]
- /strʌm/
Definitions of strummed word
- verb with object strummed to play on (a stringed musical instrument) by running the fingers lightly across the strings. 1
- verb with object strummed to produce (notes, a melody, etc.) by such playing: to strum a tune. 1
- verb without object strummed to play on a stringed musical instrument by running the fingers lightly across the strings. 1
- noun strummed the act of strumming. 1
- noun strummed the sound produced by strumming. 1
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Origin of strummed
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 Strummed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strummed 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
strummed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strummed
verb strummed
- droned — to make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz.
- drummed — 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.
- hummed — to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
- nasalized — Simple past tense and past participle of nasalize.
- noodled — Simple past tense and past participle of noodle.
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