Function and Hum

Function

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

Hum and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hum" instead a verb "Function".

Hum

Hum verb - To be copiously supplied.

Function and hum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a verb "Hum".

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

usual usual function usual hum
regular regular function regular hum
magnetic magnetic function magnetic hum

Common collocations

way function way hum way
level function level hum level
eyes function eyes hum eyes

Both words in one sentence

  • Though the player has a radar function, the satellites also give off a mechanical hum, like a printing machine.
  • If you have moderate to severe tinnitus though, the ring/buzz/hum/echo is constant for all of your waking hours and/or is so loud that it interferes with your ability to converse, to hear anything other than it, and even to function.
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