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How do you use hush in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "hush" in a sentence:

As a verb:

* "Hush, little baby, don't say a word." (To silence someone)

* "The librarian shushed the noisy students." (To quieten someone)

* "The doctor hushed the room before delivering the news." (To create silence)

As an adjective:

* "The room was filled with a hush as the winner was announced." (A state of silence)

* "The forest was filled with a hush, broken only by the chirping of birds." (A quiet and peaceful atmosphere)

* "She held her breath, her movements hush as she crept through the house." (Quiet and stealthy)

As an interjection:

* "Hush! I think I hear something." (To call for silence)

* "Hush, darling. I'll be back soon." (To reassure someone)

The specific meaning of "hush" will depend on the context of the sentence.

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