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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)
HM
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
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)
HM
abbreviation for
His (or Her) Majesty
heavy metal (sense 1)
headmaster; headmistress
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