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We heard a bee buzz near the flowers.
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
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The phone began to buzz on the table.
hard
The room was filled with the quiet buzz of people talking before the show.
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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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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBuzz means a low humming sound.
ExampleExample: We heard a bee buzz near the flowers.
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Synonyms
Words like Buzz
humUse for a low steady sound.
whirUse for a soft spinning or humming sound.
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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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Hint for students
Buzz means a low humming sound.
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Read this model sentence: The phone began to buzz on the table. Clue words: phone, began, table. Underline clue words that show why buzz fits instead of silence. Now write one new sentence that shows buzz without using the word buzz. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show buzz?
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