Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hum
verb
/hʌm/
Definition
To make a low, steady sound, often with closed lips.
Examples
- She began to hum her favorite tune while washing dishes.
- The bees were humming softly in the garden.
- I could hear him hum under his breath during the lecture.
Meaning
The act of producing a continuous noise that typically resembles a musical tone or a buzzing sound.
Synonyms
- buzz
- drone
- murmur
