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hum

Pronunciation: [hʌm]

Word

Learn how to use hum in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “sound”

(verb) to make a continuous, low sound like a bee or a motor. It's similar to a song, but it has no words. People often hum when they are happy or thinking.

Example

She likes to hum her favorite tune while she works.

Example

He didn't hum any song; he was completely silent during the bus ride.

Example

Can you hum a melody that you remember from your childhood?

Context: “sound”

(noun) a low, steady sound that resembles buzzing or a soft vibration. It's often the sound made by something like a bee or an engine.

Example

The hum of the refrigerator kept me company while I studied.

Example

There was no hum in the room; it was eerily quiet.

Example

What kind of hum do you hear in the background?

How to pronounce hum

Pronunciation: [hʌm]

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