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Vocabulary Entry
hum
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A low, continuous sound, often associated with a humming or buzzing noise.
Example Sentences
"The hum of the refrigerator filled the quiet room."
"There was a gentle hum of conversation in the café."
"I closed my eyes and listened to the hum of the distant traffic."
V
verb
To make a low, continuous sound; to sing with closed lips.
Example Sentences
"She began to hum her favorite tune while she worked."
"The bees hummed around the blooming flowers."
"He was humming along to the music playing on the radio."