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Term: um

Noun:

1. A word or sound used to signify a pause or hesitation in speech.

Sample sentence:

"He couldn't decipher her cryptic message and replied with a confused, 'Um, what did you mean?'"

Interjection:

1. An expression used to indicate doubt, uncertainty, or hesitation.

Sample sentence:

"Um, I'm not sure if I left my keys on the kitchen counter."

Adverb:

1. Used informally to express hesitation or a lack of confidence.

Sample sentence:

"He asked her to prom, but she ummed and ahhed before finally saying yes."

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