Meaning of the word hush in English

What does hush mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hush

US /hʌʃ/
UK /hʌʃ/

Exclamation

used to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking

Example:
Hush! The baby is sleeping.
Hush now, there's nothing to worry about.

Verb

to make someone or something quiet; to calm or soothe

Example:
She tried to hush the crying baby.
The news was quickly hushed up to avoid panic.

Noun

a sudden or complete silence

Example:
A sudden hush fell over the crowd.
There was a moment of complete hush before the announcement.