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hum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of hum

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 of hum

burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, purr, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), zoom
Words Related to hum

babble, coo, gasp, gurgle, hiss, moan, murmur, rustle, sigh, whisper

whish, zing, zip
Near Antonyms of hum

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

hum

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hum

1 to be copiously supplied
  • The restaurant was humming with diners.
Synonyms of hum

abound, brim, bristle, bulge, burst, bustle, buzz, crawl, overflow, swarm, teem
Near Antonyms of hum

lack, need, want
2 to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
  • A helicopter hummed overhead.
Synonyms of hum

bumble, burr, buzz, drone, whir (also whirr), whish, whiz (or whizz), zip, zoom
Words Related to hum

chirr, churr

thrum

fizz, hiss, murmur, purr, rustle, sigh, sizzle, swish, whisper

coo, curr

wheeze, whistle, whoosh

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