CEFR B1

hum

verb

Meaning

Make a low, continuous, steady sound by vibrating the vocal cords or through mechanical operation.

Examples

She hummed a soft melody while she painted.
The computer fans hummed loudly as the processor worked.

Synonyms: buzz, drone, murmur, resonate

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hum (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /hʌm/

Definition

Make a low, continuous, steady sound by vibrating the vocal cords or through mechanical operation.

Examples

She hummed a soft melody while she painted.
The computer fans hummed loudly as the processor worked.
I could hear the distant hum of traffic from the highway.

How to Use hum

hum along to (phrasal verb): to hum in time with music that is playing — "She hummed along to the radio while driving."
hum with (prepositional phrase): to be filled with a specific quality or activity — "The stadium hummed with anticipation before the game."

Synonyms of hum

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