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Term: hm

Part of Speech: Interjection

Definition: Used to express hesitation, doubt, or thoughtful consideration.

Example Sentences:

• Hm, I'm not sure if I should go to the party tonight.
• You want me to finish this task by tomorrow? Hm, let me check my schedule.
• Hm, I never thought of it that way.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A representation of the sound made when one hesitates or expresses doubt.

Example Sentences:

• She responded with a thoughtful "hm" before making her decision.
• His frequent use of "hm" in conversations made him seem contemplative.

Part of Speech: Abbreviation

Definition: Acronym for hectometer, a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters.

Example Sentences:

• The race track is exactly one hm long.
• The distance between the two checkpoints is 2.5 hm.

Part of Speech: Local slang

Definition: A term used to refer to a friend or acquaintance, typically in some local dialects.

Example Sentences:

• Hey, hm, how's it going?
• My best buddy and I, we've been hm since childhood.

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