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Umm

Interjection / ʌm / Another word for umm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'umm' is an interjection used to indicate hesitation or uncertainty in speech.

Synonyms & similar words

uh uhh er erm well hmm huh ah eh oh oops whoops uh-oh like like so

Synonyms by register

Informal

uh er ah well

Common collocations

  • umm, let me see
  • umm, I think
  • umm, you know
  • umm, like
  • umm, so
  • umm, well
  • umm, actually

Usage note

Umm is an interjection used to indicate hesitation or thought. It is highly informal and should be avoided in formal writing or speech.

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Example sentences

  1. Umm, I forgot to bring my homework.
  2. Can I have, umm, chocolate ice cream please?
  3. Umm, where did I put my keys?
  4. I'm, umm, not sure what to wear to the party.
  5. Umm, can you repeat that? I didn't hear you.

Quotes

  • Umm, let me think about it.
  • I'm not sure, umm, what should we do?
  • Umm, I didn't expect that to happen.

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