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    hum
    /hʌm/

    verb

    • 1. make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee: "the computers hummed" Similar purrwhirthrobvibrate
    • 2. be in a state of great activity: informal "the house was humming with preparations for the dance" Similar be busybe activebe livelybuzzOpposite be quiet

    noun

    • 1. a low, steady continuous sound: "the hum of insects"

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  3. How to use hum in a sentence. to utter a sound like that of the speech sound \m\ prolonged; to make the natural noise of an insect in motion or a similar sound : drone… See the full definition

  4. To hum is to make a low, steady, singing sound with your mouth closed. If you don't know the words to a song on the radio, you can just hum along.

  5. Hum definition: to make a low, continuous, droning sound.. See examples of HUM used in a sentence.

  6. Hum is a verb that means to make a low continuous sound, to sing with closed lips, or to be busy. It can also be a noun for the sound or the state of humming. See different dictionaries, translations, and usage examples.

  7. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb hum, which can mean to sing a tune with lips closed, to make a low sound, or to be full of activity. Find out how to use hum in different contexts and idioms.

  8. hum in American English. (hʌm) (verbhummed, humming) intransitive verb. 1. to make a low, continuous, droning sound. 2. to give forth an indistinct sound of mingled voices or noises. 3. to utter an indistinct sound in hesitation, embarrassment, dissatisfaction, etc.; hem.

  9. Hum is a verb, noun, or interjection that relates to a low, continuous, murmuring sound. Learn the synonyms, origin, and usage examples of hum from various sources.

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