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Noun

1. a slight cough or throat-clearing noise made to gain attention, express disapproval, or command silence.

Example sentence: "She cleared her throat with an ahem to get the audience's attention."

Interjection

1. used to clear one's throat or to attract attention politely.

Example sentence: "He politely said 'ahem' before delivering his speech."

Adverb

1. in a hesitant or faltering manner, often used to show embarrassment or uncertainty.

Example sentence: "She spoke ahem, as she wasn't confident about the answer."

Verb

1. to clear one's throat with a slight cough or sound.

Example sentence: "He ahemed loudly to draw attention to his presence."