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Dictionary Entry

hum

verb

Find the meaning of the word hum, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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A low, steady, continuous sound, especially one made by a person humming or by a machine.

Example Sentence

The refrigerator made a low hum all night long.

Usage Note

Used to describe a continuous, low sound made by insects, machines, or people singing softly without words.