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Humming
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Simple meaning
What does Humming mean?
Humming means making a soft musical sound.
Dictionary definition
Humming is making a low, steady musical sound with the mouth closed.
Example sentences
Humming in a sentence
easy
I heard humming from the next room.
medium
She was humming a tune while cleaning her desk.
hard
Soft humming can make a quiet scene feel calm and peaceful.
Synonyms
Words like Humming
buzzingA steady low sound.
murmuringA low, soft sound or voice.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceNo sound.
shoutingUsing a very loud voice.
Word family
Humming word family
Base word
humming
verb
hum
To make a low musical sound.
verb
hummed
Made a low musical sound in the past.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does humming mean?
Humming is making a low musical sound, often with the mouth closed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to humming?
Humming and buzzing can both describe steady low sounds.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses humming correctly?
Humming fits a sentence about a quiet song-like sound.
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