hum (Meaning)
hum (n)
the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan
a humming noise
hum (v)
sing with closed lips
be noisy with activity
sound with a monotonous hum
make a low continuous sound
hum (v. i.)
To make a low, prolonged sound, like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as, a top hums.
To make a nasal sound, like that of the letter m prolonged, without opening the mouth, or articulating; to mumble in monotonous undertone; to drone.
To make an inarticulate sound, like h'm, through the nose in the process of speaking, from embarrassment or a affectation; to hem.
To express satisfaction by a humming noise.
To have the sensation of a humming noise; as, my head hums, -- a pathological condition.
hum (v. t.)
To sing with shut mouth; to murmur without articulation; to mumble; as, to hum a tune.
To express satisfaction with by humming.
To flatter by approving; to cajole; to impose on; to humbug.
hum (n.)
A low monotonous noise, as of bees in flight, of a swiftly revolving top, of a wheel, or the like; a drone; a buzz.
Any inarticulate and buzzing sound
The confused noise of a crowd or of machinery, etc., heard at a distance; as, the hum of industry.
A buzz or murmur, as of approbation.
An imposition or hoax.
hum (interj.)
An inarticulate nasal sound or murmur, like h'm, uttered by a speaker in pause from embarrassment, affectation, etc.
A kind of strong drink formerly used.
Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation.
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hum Sentence Examples
- The distant hum of the city reached her ears, a constant reminder of urban life.
- The refrigerator emitted a low hum, indicating it was functioning properly.
- The soft hum of the fan filled the room with a sense of tranquility.
- The crowd erupted in a chorus of humming, their voices rising and falling in unison.
- The hummingbird hovered in midair, its wings beating with a rapid hum.
- The hum of the computer's cooling system drowned out all other sounds.
- The symphony orchestra began with a gentle hum, gradually building to a thunderous crescendo.
- The hum of the hive filled the air as the bees performed their diligent work.
- The hum of the engine filled the cabin, signaling the start of the flight.
- The hum of the washing machine was a comforting reminder of household chores done.
FAQs About the word hum
the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity, an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan i
rustle,purr, whirr, whisper, buzz, sigh, gasp, whizz, whiz, murmur
shriek, yell, howl, scream, screech, screech,roar, howl, squeal, shriek
The distant hum of the city reached her ears, a constant reminder of urban life.
The refrigerator emitted a low hum, indicating it was functioning properly.
The soft hum of the fan filled the room with a sense of tranquility.
The crowd erupted in a chorus of humming, their voices rising and falling in unison.
