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A filler sound used when hesitating or pausing while speaking, similar to "um" or "er."
""Ehm, I'm not sure," she said, trying to buy time."
How to Use Ehm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hesitation noise people make while thinking of what to say next.
When to use it
Spoken/informal only; rarely appears in formal writing except to represent speech.
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"_____, I'm not sure," she said, trying to buy time.