hmm
[interjection]
used as a filler in conversation, indicating contemplation, hesitation, or uncertainty
Ex:
Interjections - Conversation Fillers
These expressions are used in speech to fill the moments of hesitation of uncertainty or give the speaker time to gather their thoughts.
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well
[interjection]
used to express contemplation, or fill the gaps in communciation
Ex:
Well
,
let
me
think about
it
for
a
moment
before
I
respond
.
ehm
[interjection]
used in speech to indicate hesitation, uncertainty, or the need for a moment to gather one's thoughts
Ex:
er
[interjection]
used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, typically to indicate a momentary pause or hesitation
Ex:
Er
,
could
you
please
repeat
what
you
just
said
?
erm
[interjection]
used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, often to indicate a temporary pause or hesitation
Ex:
So,
erm,
what
do
you
think
we
should
do
next?
so
[interjection]
used to show sudden understanding, surprise, or disagreement in response to new information
Ex:
So
!
uh
[interjection]
used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, typically to indicate a temporary pause or hesitation
Ex:
Uh
,
could
you
give
me
a
moment
to
consider
your
proposal
?
um
[interjection]
used as a placeholder or filler in conversation, typically to signify a momentary pause or hesitation
Ex:
Well
,
um
,
let
me
think about
it
for
a
moment
.
you know
[interjection]
used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech
Ex:
You
know
,
I
think
we
should
probably
consider
other
options
before
making
a
decision
.
like
[interjection]
used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
Ex:
I
was
,
like
,
so
surprised
when
I
heard
the
news
.