hum
noun, verb18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
constant hum8.0
a continuous and unchanging humming sound
steady hum7.8
a humming sound that does not fluctuate
a low, continuous sound that is present but not the main focus of attention
low hum7.5
a humming sound with a low pitch
soft hum7.2
a low and quiet humming sound
faint hum7.0
a very quiet and barely audible humming sound
gentle hum6.8
a soft and pleasant humming sound
a humming sound with a high pitch
hum of9.0
used to indicate the source of the humming sound
to hum quietly, usually when you are alone or not trying to be heard
hum softly7.6
to hum in a gentle and quiet manner
hum quietly7.5
to hum at a low volume
hum along6.9
to hum in accompaniment to music that is playing
hum happily6.8
to hum in a way that shows happiness
hum loudly5.5
to hum at a high volume
to hum without a recognizable melody
hear a hum8.2
to perceive a humming sound with one's ears
begin to hum7.1
to start humming