hum

Meanings

• Noun

  A low, continuous sound, typically the sound of wind or water.

  - "The sound of the wind in the trees was a soothing hum."
  - "The hum of the refrigerator was a constant reminder that electricity was still on."
  - "The river produced a powerful and rhythmic hum as the water fell over the rocks."

• Noun or Verb

  A sound produced by vibrating the vocal cords.

  - "She gave a hum of acknowledgment."
  - "The choir produced a beautiful hum of harmony."
  - "The baby made a contented hum while nursing."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hnn , bumble , bustle , buzz , croon , hustle , whir

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hum
tum , bum , rum , plum , jum , bumboo

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Hum (English) : A low, continuous sound
   

2. Hum (English) : A person of German or Dutch origin
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Hum (English) : A person of German or Dutch origin.
   

2. Hum (English) : A type of motor vehicle engine.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hum that leads to same result
hum , hummable , hummed , humming , hums , hem , ho-hum , ho hum

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Forms

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hummed, humming

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hymm, humn; akin to German Hum and Dutch huimen to hum.

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Trivia

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1. The hum of a refrigerator is caused by the compressor working to keep the food cool.

2. The sound of a crowd can be described as a 'hum of excitement'

3. The lowest note on a tuba is called a 'humming note' because it produces a deep, low humming sound.

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Related Concepts

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1. Buzz: A continuous, low-frequency sound, similar to a hum, but often produced by vibration or friction.

2. Drone: A continuous, low-pitched sound, often produced by an instrument or a machine.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hum' has been used to describe the sound of the wind, the sound of a crowd, and even the sound of a person's thoughts. In music, 'hum' is a vocal technique used to produce a low, continuous sound. In art, 'hum' has been used as a visual representation of the sound of the wind or water.

How to Memorize "hum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wind blowing gently through the trees, creating a low, continuous sound. Visualize the way the leaves rustle and sway as the wind blows. This is what the sound of a hum might look like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a hum with the sound of wind or water. Think of the soothing, calming effect of these sounds and use this association to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hum is a sound that's often found in nature' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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