hum

verb
UK: /hʌm/
US: /hʌm/

  1. To make a low, continuous sound like a bee.

    1. The fridge is humming quietly in the kitchen.
    2. I could hear the computer humming, even though it was on the floor.

  2. To sing a tune with closed lips and without words.

    1. She likes to hum while she works.
    2. He was humming a song that I couldn't quite recognize at first.

  3. To be busy and full of activity.

    1. The office was humming with activity as the deadline approached.
    2. After the concert, the whole city seemed to hum with energy.

Synonyms

buzz murmur drone sing
hum noun

  1. A low, continuous sound.

    1. I heard a hum.
    2. The hum of the air conditioner was quite loud at night.

  2. A state of busy activity.

    1. The city was in a hum.
    2. There's a general hum of anticipation before a big event.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hum" in English means: To make a low, continuous sound like a bee., To sing a tune with closed lips and without words., To be busy and full of activity..

The phonetic transcription of "hum" is /hʌm/ in British English and /hʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hum": buzz, murmur, drone, sing.

Example usage of "hum": "The fridge is humming quietly in the kitchen.". More examples on the page.