teem vs hum
hum vs teemteem is not a noun while hum is a noun.
teem and hum both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| teem | No | No | Yes | No |
| hum | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
hum is a hypernym of
teem; that is, hum is a
word with a broader meaning than teem:
- teem: be teeming, be abuzz
- hum: be noisy with activity
| teem (noun) | hum (noun) |
|---|---|
| a humming noise | |
| the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity |
| teem (verb) | hum (verb) |
|---|---|
| move in large numbers | sing with closed lips |
| be teeming, be abuzz | make a low continuous sound |
| sound with a monotonous hum | |
| be noisy with activity |
Words related to "teem"
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