Looking for the meaning of the word HUM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HUM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Hum
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee
Short Definition:make low continuous sound
Examples:- the computers hummed
Definition:
be in a state of great activity
Short Definition:be full of activity
Examples:- the house was humming with preparations for the dance
Definition:
smell unpleasant
Short Definition:smell unpleasant
Examples:- when the wind drops this stuff really hums
Word: Hum
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hʌm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a low, steady continuous sound
Short Definition:humming sound
Examples:- the hum of insects
- a low hum of conversation
Word: Hum
Speech Type: Other
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