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humming

1 antonym for humming — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound.

“The humming fridge kept her up at night.”

hum

Opposites

2. noun

A continuous low buzzing sound.

“A faint humming came from the old air conditioner.”

hum

Antonyms

How to use humming

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a humming sound humming noise gently humming

Etymology

From hum + -ing.

Full origin of humming →

Frequently asked questions

What does “humming” mean?
The word “humming” means making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound. In plain terms, the steady buzzy sound something makes, or singing with your lips closed.
How do you pronounce “humming”?
“Humming” is pronounced HUH-mihng (/ˈhʌmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “humming” in a sentence?
Here is “humming” used in a sentence: “The humming fridge kept her up at night.”
What is the opposite of “humming”?
The opposite of “humming” — its antonyms — is snapping.
What part of speech is “humming”?
Depending on how it is used, “humming” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “humming” a common word?
“Humming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “humming” have?
“Humming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: making a continuous low buzzing or droning sound.

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