hem vs ahem
ahem vs hemhem and ahem both are nouns.
hem is a verb but ahem is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hem | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| ahem | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
hem and ahem
are synonyms defined as:
- hem and ahem: the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
| hem (noun) | ahem (noun) |
|---|---|
| the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down | the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. |
| the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. |
| hem (verb) | ahem (verb) |
|---|---|
| utter `hem' or `ahem' | |
| fold over and sew together to provide with a hem |
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