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Buzz
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Simple meaning
What does Buzz mean?
Buzz means a low humming sound.
Dictionary definition
A low humming sound; to buzz means to make that sound or move around with it.
Example sentences
Buzz in a sentence
easy
We heard a bee buzz near the flowers.
medium
The phone began to buzz on the table.
hard
The room was filled with the quiet buzz of people talking before the show.
Synonyms
Words like Buzz
humUse for a low steady sound.
whirUse for a soft spinning or humming sound.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceUse for no sound.
quietUse when there is little or no noise.
Word family
Buzz word family
Base word
buzz
verb
buzzes
Makes a buzzing sound.
verb
buzzed
Made a buzzing sound in the past.
verb
buzzing
Making a low humming sound.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does buzz mean?
Buzz means a low humming sound, like a bee or phone might make.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to buzz?
Hum is a low steady sound, similar to a buzz.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of buzz?
Silence means no sound, while buzz is a sound.
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