Meaning
A sound you make when you are thinking about something or are not sure about it.
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Word origin
An imitative word. It is simply the closed-mouth sound people make while thinking, written down.
- Origin
- Imitative
- Root
- hmm
Examples
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"Hmm" gives you a moment before you answer.
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Here "hmm" shows some doubt.
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With a rising sound, "hmm" asks someone to say it again.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 8: hmm, sweet, bet and 7 more words.