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Antonyms for hum

Grammar : Verb
Spell : huhm
Phonetic Transcription : hÊŒm

Definition of hum

Origin :
  • late 14c., hommen "make a murmuring sound to cover embarrassment," later hummen "to buzz, drone" (early 15c.), probably of imitative origin. Sense of "sing with closed lips" is first attested late 15c.; that of "be busy and active" is 1884, perhaps on analogy of a beehive. Related: Hummed; humming. Humming-bird (1630s) so called from sound made by the rapid vibration of its wings.
  • There is a curious bird to see to, called a humming bird, no bigger then a great Beetle. [Thomas Morton, "New English Canaan," 1637]
  • verb buzz, vibrate
Example sentences :
  • "Hum," remarked Uncle Peter, in a tone to be noticed for its extreme dryness.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He heard the hum and clang of an electric car off through a chestnut grove.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I don't quite think myself a lady-killer: by George, my—hum!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • The Sunday landscape was very still, save for the hum of busy insect life.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The bystanders did, and a hum of curiosity circled round; who could they be?
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Is it the part of a Christian not to—hum—not to try him again?'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Besides; if you are not filial, sir, if you discard that duty, you are at least—hum—not a Christian?
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • I shall repay the—hum—the advances I have had from you, sir, with peculiar pleasure.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • We owe it as a duty to them and to ourselves, from this moment, not to let them—hum—not to let them do anything.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • I have—hum—no husband to propose at present, my dear: I have not even one in view.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for hum

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