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Definition of hum
hummed
;humming
intransitive verb
1a : to utter a sound like that of the speech sound \m\ prolonged humming along with the musicb : to make the natural noise of an insect in motion or a similar sound : drone listening to the bees hum in the gardenc : to give forth a low continuous blend of sound the sound of children's voices with which the house was always humming — J. M. Brinnin
2a : to be busily active the museum hummed with visitorsb : to run smoothly the business started to hum
transitive verb
1 : to sing with the lips closed and without uttering speech sounds distinctly hum a tune
2 : to express by making a vocal sound with the lips pressed together : to affect by humming hummed his displeasure
hum
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of hum in a Sentence
The garden was humming with bees.
The refrigerator hummed in the background.
I was humming to myself.
We hummed along to the music.
I hummed a little song.
By noon, the office was really humming.
The restaurant hums on weekends.
Origin and Etymology of hum
Middle English hummen; akin to Middle High German hummen to hum, Middle Dutch hommel bumblebee
HUM Defined for English Language Learners
hum
playDefinition of hum for English Language Learners
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: to make a low continuous sound
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: to sing the notes of a song while keeping your lips closed
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: to be very active or busy
HUM Defined for Kids
Definition of hum for Students
hummed
;humming
1 : to utter a sound like a long \m\
2 : to make the buzzing noise of a flying insect
3 : to make musical tones with closed lips
4 : to give forth a low murmur of sounds The street was humming with activity.
5 : to be very busy or active The mall hummed with shoppers.
Definition of hum for Students
1 : a low continuous noise the hum of bees
2 : musical tones voiced without words
Medical Dictionary
hum
playMedical Definition of hum
: a sound like that made by humming; especially : venous hum
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