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hectometer; hectometers.

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Words nearby hm

HLA, HLA antigen, HLA gene, HLA system, HLBB, hm, HMAS, HMCS, HMF, HMG, HMI

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

HM is remaining humble in response to the positive press surrounding its campaign.
Christy Turlington Returns to Calvin Klein; H&M's Plus-Size Campaign|The Fashion Beast Team|May 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The speech is written by HM's Government, and the Monarch is constitutionally bound to deliver it as is.
The New Royal Job Share! Charles Attends Parliament Opening For First Tme in 17 Years|Tom Sykes|May 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The designs will also be released in HM stores worldwide in January 2014.
Andy Cohen to Host CFDA Awards; Blackface Controversy for Vogue Netherlands|The Fashion Beast Team|April 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He made a short speech before renaming a street in the capital HM Queen Elizabeth Boulevard.
Harry Parties in the Belize Night|Tom Sykes|March 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST

"Hm-m; well, I might not mind that kind of a battle myself," laughed Tilly.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch|Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
"Hm-m; well, I presume Miss Hartless wouldn't call it—good form," she shrugged.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch|Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter
Hm—brown homespun suit—yes—that's a poor enough fit even for a penniless schoolmaster.
The Story of Nathan Hale|Henry Fisk Carlton
For bute bote T has unbotelich, a rare word, but unboteliche lure, HM 17/25.
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various
"Um-hm" meant yes on the Cape, too, except when Dorinda said it; then it might mean almost anything.
The Rise of Roscoe Paine|Joseph C. Lincoln

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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