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Humming

of Hum

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Broader term 3

Noise 76% connected

Sound of any kind.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Singing 76% connected

of Sing

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Vocalizing 76% connected

of Vocalize

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Derivationally related 4

Buzz 74% connected

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Buzz 74% connected

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Hum 74% connected

To make a low, prolonged sound, like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as, a top hums.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Hum 74% connected

To make a low, prolonged sound, like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as, a top hums.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Hum 92% connected

To make a low, prolonged sound, like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as, a top hums.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.