Meaning & use
Purred
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Made a low, continuous, vibrating sound, as a cat does when content.
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The kitten purred contentedly on her lap.
The engine purred smoothly as it idled at the curb.
A note on using this word
Often extended figuratively to describe the smooth, low sound of a well-running engine or motor.
Words with a similar meaning
hummedwhirred
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