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- pronunciation:
- huhm
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hums, humming, hummed |
| definition 1: |
When something hums, it vibrates with a continuous low sound.
Sometimes you don't notice it, but the refrigerator is always humming.- similar words:
- buzz, purr, ring, vibrate
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| definition 2: |
When you hum, you make the sound of a song without opening your mouth or lips.
Sophia didn't know the words to the song the children were singing in class, so she just hummed along.- similar words:
- sing
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| definition 3: |
If something is humming, it is busy and producing a lot.
The owners were happy to see that their business was humming.- similar words:
- bustle, buzz, jump, stir
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A hum is the sound or act of humming.
The motor has a loud hum.- similar words:
- buzz, purr, vibration
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| derivation: |
hummer (n.) |
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