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drone2
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- pronunciation:
- dron
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
drones, droning, droned |
| definition 1: |
to make a low, steady hum.
The helicopter droned as it circled over the valley.- synonyms:
- hum
- similar words:
- buzz, purr, whir
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| definition 2: |
to talk in a boring voice without changing one's tone.
She droned on and on about what she feeds her canary. |
| related words: |
babble, murmur, ring |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a low, steady hum, as of a bee or a musical instrument such as a bagpipe.
- synonyms:
- hum
- similar words:
- buzz, purr, whir
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| related words: |
murmur |
| derivation: |
droningly (adv.) |
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