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- DictionaryHum/həm/
verb
- 1. make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee: "the computers hummed"
- 2. be in a state of great activity: informal "the repair shops are humming as the tradesmen set about their various tasks"
noun
- 1. a low, steady continuous sound: "the hum of insects"
1. a. : to utter a sound like that of the speech sound \m\ prolonged. humming along with the music. b. : to make the natural noise of an insect in motion or a similar sound : drone. listening to the bees hum in the garden. c. : to give forth a low continuous blend of sound.
To hum is to make a low, steady, singing sound with your mouth closed. If you don't know the words to a song on the radio, you can just hum along. Other hums are based on the musical hum, making a similar low, constant sound.
HUM definition: 1. to make a continuous low sound: 2. to sing without opening your mouth: 3. to be busy and full…. Learn more.
hum. ( hʌm) vb, hums, humming or hummed. 1. ( intr) to make a low continuous vibrating sound like that of a prolonged m. 2. (Music, other) ( intr) (of a person) to sing with the lips closed. 3. ( intr) to utter an indistinct sound, as in hesitation; hem. 4. ( intr) informal to be in a state of feverish activity.
1. intransitive verb. If something hums, it makes a low continuous noise. The birds sang, the bees hummed. 2. transitive verb/intransitive verb. When you hum, or hum a tune, you sing a tune with your lips closed. She was humming a merry little tune. 3. intransitive verb. If you say that a place hums, you mean that it is full of activity.
Hum definition: to make a low, continuous, droning sound.. See examples of HUM used in a sentence.
noun. the act or sound of humming; an inarticulate or indistinct murmur; hem. Audio. an unwanted low-frequency sound caused by power-line frequencies in any audio component. interjection. (an inarticulate sound uttered in contemplation, hesitation, dissatisfaction, doubt, etc.) hum. / hʌm / verb.
HUM definition: 1. to sing without opening your mouth: 2. to make a continuous, low sound: 3. If a place is…. Learn more.
Definition of hum verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
HUM meaning: 1. to make a continuous low sound: 2. to sing without opening your mouth: 3. to be busy and full…. Learn more.
