humming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making a low, continuous sound by vibrating the muscles in the diaphragm and forcing air past the vocal cords.

  - "She hummed a tune to herself while cooking."
  - "The choir hummed in unison before starting to sing."

• Noun

  A sound made by bees, especially when they are active in their hive.

  - "The bees were making a humming sound as they worked in the hive."
  - "The hum of the bees was a sign that they were productive."

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Synonyms

bumble , bustle , buzz , croon , hustle , whir

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humming
plumes , grooms , looms , blooms

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'humman' meant 'to murmur, to make a sound by inhaling and exhaling.'

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Trivia

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1. Humming is a form of singing without words.

2. Babies often hum or make humming sounds before they start speaking.

3. Some people believe that humming can help relieve stress and anxiety.

4. In some cultures, humming is used as a form of communication between animals and humans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Music: Humming is a way to remember and sing melodies without the use of written music.

2. Meditation: Humming is a technique used in meditation to help focus the mind and achieve a deeper state of relaxation.

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Culture

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Humming is a common practice used to soothe anxiety, focus the mind, and even improve memory. It is also used in various forms of music and singing.

How to Memorize "humming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself humming a melody.
   - Visualize your chest and diaphragm moving as you hum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate humming with a happy memory.
   - Think of a favorite song and hum along with it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a phrase or sentence to help remember the melody of a song.
   - Break the melody down into smaller parts and hum each part separately.

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