Definition of hush
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Examples of hush in a Sentence
The woman in the seat behind me was trying to hush her baby.
The judge hushed the spectators.
The spectators hushed as the judge entered the courtroom.
Origin and Etymology of hush
back-formation from husht hushed, from Middle English hussht, from huissht, interjection used to enjoin silence
First Known Use of hush
1602
Examples of hush in a Sentence
the storm passed, and a hush fell over the sea
a hush fell over the auditorium as the lights went down
First Known Use of hush
1650
HUSH Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of hush for English Language Learners
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: to make (someone) quiet, calm, or still
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: to become quiet
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Definition of hush for English Language Learners
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: a time of silence, stillness, or calm especially after noise
HUSH Defined for Kids
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