murmur

Meanings

• Noun

  A low, continuous sound, typically of many people speaking indistinctly.

  - "The crowd made a murmur of approval."
  - "He could hear a murmur coming from the other room."
  - "The baby made a contented murmur in his sleep."

• Verb

  To speak in a low, indistinct way, usually in a whisper.

  - "They murmured among themselves."
  - "The priest murmured the words of the mass."
  - "The lovers murmured sweet nothings to each other."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɝ.mɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with murmur
termite , serenade , ermine , chalice

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Homophones

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

1. Murmur (en) : A low, continuous sound
   

2. Murmur (en) : To speak in a low, indistinct way
   

3. Mormon (en) : A member of a Protestant Christian denomination known as Mormons or Latter-day Saints.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of murmur that leads to same result
murmur , murmurs , murmured , murmurer , murmurers , murmuring , without a murmur

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Etymology

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Old English murrure, from murr meaning 'murmur, rumble, roar'. Related to German Murmeln 'mumble, mutter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'murmur' is derived from the Old English word 'murrure', which means 'murmur, rumble, roar'.

2. The sound of a murmur can be soothing and calming, and is often used in relaxation techniques.

3. The word 'murmur' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a feeling or emotion, such as a 'murmur of discontent' or a 'murmur of excitement'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whisper: A quiet, low-voiced utterance that can barely be heard.

2. Mumble: To speak indistinctly or in a low, unclear voice.

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Culture

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In literature, 'murmur' is often used to describe the sound of a crowd or the sound of voices in general. It can also be used to describe the sound of wind, water, or other natural phenomena. In music, 'murmur' is a term used to describe a soft, indistinct sound, often used in the background of a piece.

How to Memorize "murmur"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd of people speaking softly and indistinctly.
   - Visualize a low, continuous sound, like the sound of wind or water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'murmur' with the sound of a crowd.
   - Think of the word 'murmur' when you hear a low, continuous sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-U-R-M-U-R to remember the definition: 'Murmur' is a 'Murmuring' of 'U'nintelligible 'R'umblings.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'murmur' to help remember its meaning.

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