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hectometer; hectometers.

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Other definitions for hm (2 of 4)

h'm

or hmm

[ hmm ]

/ hmm /

interjection

(used typically to express thoughtful absorption, hesitation, doubt, or perplexity.)

Other definitions for hm (3 of 4)

abbreviation

Hispanic male.

Other definitions for hm (4 of 4)

H.M.

abbreviation

Her Majesty.

His Majesty.

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How to use hm in a sentence

I remember H. Jon Benjamin told me it was a way-too-late apology for Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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“I´m now writing to you from goat heaven,” he lamented on the blog he maintains.
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Or fast-fashion chains like Zara and H&M churning out runway imitations.
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It seems that Mr. H. is expecting not only me, he's expecting Thom Mount, the head of production at the studio.
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G was a gamester, who had but ill-luck; H was a Hunter, who hunted a buck.
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M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold; N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
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The living (value £250) is in the gift of trustees, and is now held by the Rev. M. Parker, Vicar.
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“I hope he will grow up to be a true comfort to you, M. Pujol,” said Miss Janet.
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That of M. Charles Guenllette is the authority followed here.
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British Dictionary definitions for hm (1 of 4)

hm¹

symbol for

hectometre

British Dictionary definitions for hm (2 of 4)

hm²

the internet domain name for

Heard and McDonald Islands

British Dictionary definitions for hm (3 of 4)

h'm

/ (spelling pron hmmm) /

interjection

used to indicate hesitation, doubt, assent, pleasure, etc

British Dictionary definitions for hm (4 of 4)

abbreviation for

His (or Her) Majesty

heavy metal (sense 1)

headmaster; headmistress

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