hum
verb (used without object)
to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
will hum
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future tenseof hum.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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With this change, it seems as if the App Store will hum along largely like you’re used to this holiday season.
From The Verge ● Nov. 8, 2021
Delivery carts on sidewalks will hum along, bringing pizza boxes to our front doors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2015
“Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments will hum about mine ears, and sometimes voices.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2014
Depending on just how many zeroes, some professional investors will hum to themselves over their morning coffee at such prospects.The next-best ideas service a smaller need, but serve a huge number of people.
From Inc ● Jan. 23, 2012
“Of course. Otherwise you can’t make jumpshots. You just lie there and go beddy-bye and little nothing sister Mary Anne will hum lullabies until the hero makes disgusting snoring noises.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
