Synonyms of hum

hum 1 of 2

noun

as in purr

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion

we heard the hum of an outboard motor and a few minutes later the small craft came into sight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purr
• buzz
• whisper
• rustle
• whirr
• drone
• whir
• thrum
• sigh
• murmur
• zoom
• chirr
• burr
• moan
• whizz
• whiz
• gasp
• churr
• gurgle
• hiss
• babble
• coo
• susurration
• susurrus
• zip
• zing
• suspiration
• whish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roar
• scream
• shriek
• yell
• screech
• squeal
• howl
• squall
• yelp
• bawl

hum

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verb

1

as in to burst

to be copiously supplied

one restaurant was humming with diners, while a neighboring eatery was practically empty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burst
• buzz
• bulge
• teem
• swarm
• abound
• crawl
• brim
• bustle
• overflow
• bristle
• pullulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• need
• want
• lack

2

as in to buzz

to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound

a helicopter hummed overhead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buzz
• whirr
• zip
• whir
• whisper
• whizz
• burr
• drone
• whistle
• hiss
• whiz
• purr
• zoom
• thrum
• bumble
• sigh
• murmur
• whish
• chirr
• coo
• rustle
• churr
• fizz
• whoosh
• swish
• wheeze
• sizzle
• curr