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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a hum" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a low, continuous sound, often associated with machinery, electronics, or a general background noise.
Example: "As I entered the room, I could hear a hum coming from the refrigerator in the corner."
Alternatives: "a buzz" or "a drone".
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Like a hum.
But a wheeze becomes a hum.
The place is picking up a hum.
There was a hum from the box.
Probably a ho, maybe a hum.
There's a hum of enjoyment and effort.
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Regardless, a hum-able jingle is one thing.
What had first started as a hum-drum routine had become a part of my life.
A humming contest?
A humming, taunting swarm.
A humming beauty in the silence.
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