Hum and Hiss

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Hum

Hum noun - A monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion.

Usage example: we heard the hum of an outboard motor and a few minutes later the small craft came into sight

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Hiss and hum are semantically related in make buzzing sound topic. In some cases you can use "Hiss" instead the word "Hum" as a verb or a noun.

Hiss

Hiss verb - To make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\.

Usage example: the frightened kitten hissed at us when we tried to pick it up

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Hum and hiss are semantically related in sound topic. Sometimes you can use "Hum" instead the word "Hiss" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as make buzzing sound.

Nearby Words: hissed, hissing

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high	high hum	high hiss
low	low hum	low hiss
soft	soft hum	soft hiss
loud	loud hum	loud hiss
Other adjectives: slight, subtle, audible, red, high-pitched.

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