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noun

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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

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hum

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verb

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as in to burst
to be copiously supplied one restaurant was humming with diners, while a neighboring eatery was practically empty

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as in to buzz
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound a helicopter hummed overhead

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“Hum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hum. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.

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