hush
huhsh
Hush (verb) means to become quiet, or to make someone or something quiet. Example: “She hushed the baby with a soft lullaby.”
verb
1
To become quiet, or to make someone or something quiet.
"She hushed the baby with a soft lullaby."
"The room hushed as the judge entered."
noun
1
A sudden silence, especially after noise.
"A hush fell over the crowd as the results were announced."
How to use hush
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishQuiet, or the act of quieting someone/something down.
Common pairings
hush fell over the room
hush up
hush money
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Word forms
- Plural
- hushes
- Third person singular
- hushes
- Past tense
- hushed
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Etymology
From Middle English huschen ("to hush"), related to similar hushing words in Low German and Danish.
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What does “hush” mean?
The word “hush” means to become quiet, or to make someone or something quiet. In plain terms, quiet, or the act of quieting someone/something down.
How do you pronounce “hush”?
“Hush” is pronounced huhsh (/hʌʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hush” in a sentence?
Here is “hush” used in a sentence: “She hushed the baby with a soft lullaby.”
What part of speech is “hush”?
Depending on how it is used, “hush” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “hush” come from?
The word “hush” comes from Middle English. From Middle English huschen ("to hush"), related to similar hushing words in Low German and Danish.
Is “hush” a common word?
“Hush” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “hush” have?
“Hush” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to become quiet, or to make someone or something quiet.
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