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(Entry 1 of 2)
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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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of hum (Entry 2 of 2)
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to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
- a helicopter hummed overhead
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The first known use of hum was in the 14th century
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