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to hum
01
to sing a tune with closed lips
Intransitive
Examples
She liked to hum while she worked, finding it helped her concentrate.
02
to make a low, continuous, and steady sound
Intransitive
Examples
The cicadas hummed in the trees, creating a background melody.
03
to be filled with a continuous, low noise
Intransitive: to hum with a low steady sound
Examples
The room hummed with the sound of the air conditioning unit.
04
to be busy or engaged in a lot of activity or work
Intransitive: to hum with activity
Examples
The kitchen hummed with the sounds of pots and pans as dinner was being prepared.
05
to emit a strong, unpleasant odor
HumorousExamples
His gym bag started to hum after a week in the car.
Hum
01
a low, continuous, vibrating sound
Examples
The refrigerator emits a constant hum.
02
a state of energetic activity or busy movement
Examples
The office is in a hum of productivity.
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