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How to pronounce “numb”
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Pronunciation guide for numb
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of numb with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- How to Hack Your Brain When You're in Pain
my hand was numb.
- Definition summary
- Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce numb
How to Hack Your Brain When You're in Pain

my hand was numb.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “numb”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
- Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
- (Maine) Dumb or stupid.
- (obsolete) Causing numbness.
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
- (transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
- (transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
- (intransitive) To become numb (especially physically).
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