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
Scream
Scream noun - Someone or something that is very funny.
How words are described
| high | high hum | high scream |
| faint | faint hum | faint scream |
| usual | usual hum | usual scream |
| loud | loud hum | loud scream |
| Other adjectives: mechanical, audible, creepy, high-pitched, pitched, electronic. | ||
Common collocations
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