hum

//hʌm//
B1Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

humInfinitive
humPresent tense
hummedPast tense
hummedPast participle
hummingPresent participle
humsThird-person singular
1

To make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee.

The bees hummed around the flowers in the garden.

2

To sing with closed lips without articulating words.

She hummed a tune while cooking dinner.

3

To be in a state of busy activity.

The office was humming with activity before the big presentation.

Noun

humSingular
humsPlural
1

A low, steady continuous sound.

I could hear the hum of the refrigerator in the quiet kitchen.

2

A state of busy activity or excitement.

The office was full of hum as everyone prepared for the big event.

Synonym

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