Hummed: meaning, definitions and examples
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hummed
[ hสmd ]
past tense
Hummed is the past tense of the verb 'hum', which means to make a low, steady continuous sound. It is often used to describe the act of producing a tuneful sound with closed lips. Humming can be a form of expression of mood, or it can indicate that someone is lost in thought or working on a task.
Synonyms
buzz, buzzed, crooned, intoned, murmured.
Examples of usage
- She hummed her favorite tune while cooking.
- He hummed quietly while reading his book.
- The crowd hummed with excitement before the concert.
- As she walked, she hummed a cheerful melody.
Translations
Translations of the word "hummed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zunido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเคเฅเคจเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช summen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergumam
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะดัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ bzyczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใณใฐใใ
๐ซ๐ท grommeler
๐ช๐ธ tararear
๐น๐ท mฤฑrฤฑldanmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ผ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ brumlat
๐ธ๐ฐ zamrmฤพaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ mrmrati
๐ฎ๐ธ murmra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฆแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mฤฑrฤฑldanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ tararear
Etymology
The word 'hummed' originates from the Middle English 'hummen', which is a variant of 'hum', derived from the Old English 'hamian' meaning to make a low sound or murmur. The sound of humming has been associated with various activities, ranging from singing softly to producing a tonal sound by vibrating lips. This informal vocalization comes from the human capacity to produce continuous sounds without articulating specific words, which may date back to prehistoric times when early humans began to communicate. The use of humming can be seen in various cultures, often signifying comfort, creativity, or thoughtfulness, linking it to both emotional expression and musical practice.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,583, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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