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
Susurrus and hum are semantically related in susurration topic. In some cases you can use "Susurrus" instead a noun "Hum". literary substitute
Susurrus
Susurrus noun - The indistinct sound of people whispering.
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Susurrus and Hum. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hum/susurrus
Hum & Susurrus. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hum/susurrus>.
Susurrus or Hum. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hum/susurrus.
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