Meaning of the word hum in English

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hum

US /hʌm/

UK /hʌm/

make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee

Example:

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The refrigerator started to hum loudly.

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Bees hum as they fly from flower to flower.

Synonym:

drone buzz murmur thrum vibrate

sing with closed lips, without articulating words

Example:

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She likes to hum a tune while she works.

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He was humming softly to himself.

Synonym:

croon murmur sing softly

a low, continuous, and indistinct sound

Example:

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The constant hum of the air conditioner was annoying.

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I could hear the distant hum of traffic.

Synonym:

drone buzz murmur thrum

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