Hush
Verb
Definition: To make or become silent or quiet.
Synonyms: Silence, Quieten, Still
Antonyms: Speak, Talk, Noise
Examples:
- The teacher hushed the noisy students.
- The baby finally hushed and fell asleep.
Mnemonics:
- Think of a parent saying "hush" to calm a crying baby.
- "Shh" and "hush" have a similar sound, both indicating silence.
Etymology:
Origin:
Old English 'hyscan', meaning "still, be silent"
Historical Usage:The word originated from Old English and has been used to convey the concept of silence or quietness since ancient times.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Hush money"
Explanation:Refers to money given or paid to someone in order to keep them silent or prevent them from disclosing sensitive or damaging information.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'hush' with 'shush'.
Explanation:While both words convey the idea of silence, 'hush' is used to make or become silent, while 'shush' is used to urge someone to be quiet.