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- pronunciation:
- huhm
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hums, humming, hummed |
| definition 1: |
to vibrate with a continuous low sound.
The computer hums when it is running.- synonyms:
- drone
- similar words:
- buzz, murmur, purr, ring, vibrate, whir
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| definition 2: |
to make the sound of a song without opening the lips.
She hummed to music on the radio.- similar words:
- sing
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| definition 3: |
to be busy and productive.
The owners were happy to see that their business was humming.- similar words:
- buzz, jump, stir
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| related words: |
babble |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the sound or act of humming.
I cannot hear the hum of the refrigerator from my bedroom.- similar words:
- buzz, drone, murmur, purr, whir
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| derivation: |
hummer (n.) |
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