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I'm not one for walking the beaches humming a melody. I love the discipline of sitting in the studio, writing and listening. That is my domain.
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Meaning of "humming" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HUMMING

humming  [ˈhʌmɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUMMING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Humming is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HUMMING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

humming

Hum (sound)

A hum is a sound made by humming a wordless tone with the mouth opened or closed, forcing the sound to emerge from the nose. To hum is to produce such a sound, often with a melody. A hum has a particular timbre, usually a monotone or with slightly varying tones. There are other similar sounds not produced by human singing that are also called hums, such as a sound produced by machinery in operation or by an insect in flight. The hummingbird was named for the sound that bird makes in flight.

Definition of humming in the English dictionary

The definition of humming in the dictionary is the act of singing with closed lips.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HUMMING


becoming
bɪˈkʌmɪŋ
coming
ˈkʌmɪŋ
drumming
ˈdrʌmɪŋ
forthcoming
ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ
furthcoming
ˌfʌrθˈkʌmɪŋ
gumming
ˈɡʌmɪŋ
homecoming
ˈhəʊmˌkʌmɪŋ
incoming
ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ
oncoming
ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ
plumbing
ˈplʌmɪŋ
scrumming
ˈskrʌmɪŋ
scumming
ˈskʌmɪŋ
shortcoming
ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ
slumming
ˈslʌmɪŋ
strumming
ˈstrʌmɪŋ
summing
ˈsʌmɪŋ
thrumming
ˈθrʌmɪŋ
unbecoming
ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ
unforthcoming
ˌʌnfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ
upcoming
ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUMMING

humite
humiture
humlie
hummable
hummed
hummel
hummeller
hummelling
hummer
humming top
hummingbird
hummingbird moth
hummock
hummocky
hummus
humogen
humongous
humor
humoral

WORDS THAT END LIKE HUMMING

brimming
bumming
computer programming
cramming
dimming
gaming
hamming
hemming
jamming
linear programming
programming
ramming
rimming
scamming
skimming
slamming
slimming
spamming
stemming
swimming
trimming

Synonyms and antonyms of humming in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HUMMING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «humming» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of humming
bustle · buzz · croon · drone · move · murmur · pulsate · pulse · purr · stir · throb · thrum · vibrate · whir

Translation of «humming» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUMMING

Find out the translation of humming to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of humming from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «humming» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

嗡嗡声
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zumbido
570 millions of speakers

English

humming
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुंजार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طنين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гудение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zumbido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গুণ গুণ শব্দ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bourdonnement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bersenandung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brummen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

鼻歌を歌う
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

허밍
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Humming
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ồn ào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹம்மிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्खलित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uğultu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ronzio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

brzęczenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гудіння
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colibri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βουητό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

neurie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

surr
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

humming
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of humming

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMMING»

The term «humming» is very widely used and occupies the 15.346 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMMING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about humming

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10 QUOTES WITH «HUMMING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word humming.
1
Nadia Ali
Personal relationships are usually my biggest inspirations for writing my songs. The best way for me to write a song is to visualise the story in my head, and I start humming a melody, and before you know it, a song is born.
2
Dennis Brown
You always will be singing a song or humming a line or a melody.
3
Kristin Chenoweth
You've got to find ways to breathe while you're dancing so that when it comes time for you to stop and sing again, you have it. To prepare, I do a lot of aerobic activity. Many times at the gym, people will look at me because I'll be on the treadmill humming.
4
Elvis Costello
I find humming is very useful.
5
Enya
I'm not one for walking the beaches humming a melody. I love the discipline of sitting in the studio, writing and listening. That is my domain.
6
Kina Grannis
If I try to write a song, I will completely fail to write a song. But if I'm just holding my guitar and I just start humming, then I'll have a song in an hour.
7
Dave Haywood
We start a lot with melodies and instrumentation and trying to figure out good melodies for verses and choruses. We get to lyrics sometimes second, so we'll start humming a melody, finding something, and see where the music takes you as far as lyrics are and what you want to say and go from there.
8
Marin Ireland
My favorite thing to hear from people is, 'I left the theater and couldn't stop thinking about it.' You want your work to have an impact after they leave the theater. It's the equivalent of leaving a musical humming a show tune.
9
Neil Jackson
When I was eight, my mum found me humming to myself and scribbling on a scrap of paper. When she asked me what I was doing, I got shy. I was writing a Christmas song, and I had never shared my music with anyone before. Reluctantly, I sang it for her... and she loved it. Of course she did - she's my mum.
10
Pythagoras
There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMMING»

Discover the use of humming in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to humming and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Humming Room
This tale full of unusual characters and mysterious secrets is a story that only Ellen Potter could write. The Humming Room was inspired by The Secret Garden, a classic that Ellen Potter has reread every year of her adult life.
Ellen Potter, 2012
2
The Humming Tree: A Study in the History of Mentalities
" "By combining the interpretive techniques of literary and cultural criticism with the more analytic methods of the social sciences, Simms attempts to come to grips with all aspects of the meaningful in human society, which he terms the ...
Norman Toby Simms, 1992
3
Humming Till the Music Returns: Second Lesson Sermons for ...
One day God will stand again as solo conductor on the podium of the universe, and lead in the crashing finale of the symphony of Life.
Wayne Brouwer, 1999
4
Rainbow Humming Bird on the Butt
"Rainbow Humming Bird on the Butt" offers a unique window into the cynical world of clubbing, betrayal, love and battles for acceptance.
Szymon Niemiec, 2009
5
Humming Hummingbird
Hugo and Holly, twin hummingbirds, work to save money for tickets to a concert featuring their favorite performer, Ruben Rubythroat. Alternating pages provide facts about hummingbirds.
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, 2010
6
Humming Whispers
Sophy fears that she will become like her older sister Nicole who has schizophrenia.
Angela Johnson, 1996
7
The Humming of Numbers
Joni Sensel’s richly imagined new novel is a compelling blend of fantasy and adventure. The Humming of Numbers is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Joni Sensel, 2008
8
The Humming Machine
Bewitched, fed only with rose petals, and mournfully playing the humming machine to himself, Great-grandpa Toby is tempted to stay in Faery Land and be young for ever... Unless Tam has anything to do with it.
Berlie Doherty, 2013
9
The Humming Bird Book 2: Symphonic Destruction
Newly democratized Voskia is off its trolley when an astute, sanguinary politician marches for presidency; the promises of genocide hangs thick in the air and the heart of resistance beats within a single, particular individual.
Isabella De Wardin, Irena De Wardin, 2012
10
Terminal humming
Poems.
Kathryn Lorraine Graham, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMMING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term humming is used in the context of the following news items.
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Naroff: Manufacturing stopping economy from humming
Naroff: Manufacturing stopping economy from humming. By Joel L. Naroff, joel@naroffeconomics.com. Posted: 07/16/15, 5:02 PM EDT | Updated: 1 min ago. «Daily Local News, Jul 15»
2
For 30 years, Collier has helped keep Bosch engines humming
For 30 years, Collier has helped keep Bosch engines humming. Abe Hardesty. 8:25 PM, Jul 15, 2015. local news | news | business. Photos by Ken ... «Anderson Independent Mail, Jul 15»
3
Lalu also humming 'caste census' - Desperate deflection from …
Patna, Jul 14 (PTI) RJD chief Lalu Prasad today attacked the Narendra Modi government for not releasing the caste census and said he would ... «Niticentral, Jul 15»
4
Michigan State athletic success has tattoo parlors humming with …
Michigan State athletic success has tattoo parlors humming with green ink. – / 4. Fatal error: Could not extract sufficient width/height of the ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
5
K-Pop Throwback: Kick Back And Enjoy Your Summer With …
Whether you're lounging by the pool or stuck at your desk, few things will clear your mind and soothe your soul quicker than Humming Urban ... «KpopStarz, Jul 15»
6
Mighty millennials keep malls humming
Mighty millennials keep malls humming. The demographic numbers 84.4 million, which is why retailers are licking their chops to cater to them. «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
7
#SDCC: San Diego Is HUMMING With #ComicCon Activity — These …
Although some of you may be saying it has nothing to do with autos, you're not entirely correct. That's because a lot of auto manufacturers and ... «AutoSpies.com, Jul 15»
8
S.F. corruption machine humming along before, after 1906 quake
RUEF-C-14DEC99-SC-HO--Abe Ruef (check spelling of last name please) Ran on: 02-27-2011 Political powerbroker Abraham Ruef was ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
IE Questions: What Keeps Our Electric Grid Humming?
“Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a bomb on a bus. Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour, the bomb is armed. If it drops below 50, it blows up. What do ... «Inside Energy, Jul 15»
10
Humming new tune after health scare
Record company boss Lance Stehr is "very happy" after he survived a heart attack and took it "as a wake-up call" for him to change his lifestyle. «Sowetan Live, Jul 15»

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