hum — to make a continuous low sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a continuous low sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /hʌm/
Example Sentences
- My old computer hums like a grumpy bear when it's working hard.
- She hums while doing dishes, making the chore more enjoyable.
- The office hummed with excitement before the big announcement.
hum
VERB[/hʌm/]
to make a continuous low sound
💡 Concept
to make a continuous low sound
🎵 Rhyme
Hum with the drum, watch the people come!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/hʌm/
🇬🇧 UK/hʌm/
🌳Etymology
Roothum
🎵Rhyme
comesomedrumgumsum
come
some
drum
gum
sum
🔗Collocations
hum a tune
hum with activity
low hum
constant hum
hum along
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My old computer hums like a grumpy bear when it's working hard.”
“She hums while doing dishes, making the chore more enjoyable.”
“The office hummed with excitement before the big announcement.”
😄 Fun example
“I can't sleep because the neighbor's air conditioner hums louder than my uncle's snoring.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
buzzdronewhirmurmurwhistle
Antonyms
silencequiet
Related
soundnoisemelodyvibrationecho
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