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Vocabulary Entry
hm
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An expression of thought or contemplation.
Example Sentences
"He gave a thoughtful 'hm' before answering."
"The silence was broken by a curious 'hm'."
"Her 'hm' signaled that she was thinking deeply."
V
verb
To utter the sound 'hm' as an expression of hesitation or thought.
Example Sentences
"She hmed while deciding whether to join the conversation."
"He hmed to give himself time to think."
"Whenever she hms, I know she's pondering something important."