Hummed: meaning, definitions and examples

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hummed

 

[ hสŒmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zunido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคจเค—เฅเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช summen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergumam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bzyczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒŸใƒณใ‚ฐใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grommeler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tararear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mฤฑrฤฑldanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘์–ผ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ู…ู‡ู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brumlat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamrmฤพaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ผๅ”ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mrmrati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ murmra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ–แƒฆแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤฑrฤฑldanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.