Get to know Hem better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like lap or emit.
Hem in a sentence
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Hem meaning
Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.
Using Hem
- The main meaning on this page is: Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.
- Useful related words include: lap, let out, emit, utter.
- In the example corpus, hem often appears in combinations such as: the hem, hem of, hem the.
Context around Hem
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 10 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Hem
- In this selection, "hem" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, ruffle, short, blind, stitch, prasad and hits stand out and add context to how "hem" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 62 with hem on 11 and a blind hem stitch perfect. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "hem" sits close to words such as aborigines, abreu and accommodates, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with hem
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The collared dress is loose with a ruffle hem and short sleeves. (12 words)
The pretty dress is finished with a striking border print at the hem. (13 words)
Hem Prasad Rai, 36, pledged to bring policies for balanced development in the country. (14 words)
We were in a situation where we had 10 women in a circle around the hem of a wedding dress, who have to finish doing the hem by 8 a.m. And I watched him one day, right as we set this shot up, trying to get them all riled up. (51 words)
Vast heaps of crushed brown rock hem the Indian Ocean at Western Australia’s Parker Point port — each a stockpile of 200,000 tons of iron ore, ready to be poured into a procession of bulk carriers bound for Asia’s steel mills. (43 words)
The pair of shorts are ripped unevenly at the thighs to create a worn effect, with a very short hem that starts at the bottom of the hip and runs very high on the thigh, making for a very leggy display. (41 words)
Example sentences (20)
Hem the raw edge of the open armhole using a blind hem stitch – perfect for hemming as it’s nearly invisible – using tiny stitches, spaced apart to sew the folded edge down.
We were in a situation where we had 10 women in a circle around the hem of a wedding dress, who have to finish doing the hem by 8 a.m. And I watched him one day, right as we set this shot up, trying to get them all riled up.
Kilts are usually made without a hem because a hem would make the garment too bulky and cause it to hang incorrectly.
Go for a whimsical babydoll look in this periwinkle blue long-sleeve mini dress, with an adorable ruffle hem.
Hem Prasad Rai, 36, pledged to bring policies for balanced development in the country.
I also love the distressed hem which gives it a bit of personality beyond your typical button-down.
LaBelle looked beautiful in a long-sleeved red dress with a sweetheart neckline and a high-low hem, while Bennett opted for a white suit.
Nicole Hocking wore a sleeveless, crystal gown with a shimmering hem and matching heels.
One of the products in the video is the White Crochet Bodycon Midi Dress (£50) which has a split hem and crochet fabric.
The adjustable drawcord hem hits below the waist to protect against rogue chilly breezes from hitting your lower back.
The collared dress is loose with a ruffle hem and short sleeves.
The pair of shorts are ripped unevenly at the thighs to create a worn effect, with a very short hem that starts at the bottom of the hip and runs very high on the thigh, making for a very leggy display.
They also have the option of a trendy criss-cross waistband, but the ones on sale are the cream with leather details shown here, the coated black with vent hem, medium destroy, light, and medium with crisscross waistband.
Vast heaps of crushed brown rock hem the Indian Ocean at Western Australia’s Parker Point port — each a stockpile of 200,000 tons of iron ore, ready to be poured into a procession of bulk carriers bound for Asia’s steel mills.
If you want a straight cut at the bottom with minimal hem roll, choose mid- to heavyweight cotton, cotton/poly blends or modal.
Its crewneck neckline, shiny buttons, and pointelle weave allows it to play ladylike for work, while the short hem can feel laid-back for brunch or picnics in the park.
Nischal Dega remains unbeaten on 62, with Hem on 11. Manipur’s Kabir and Ajay Singh each claimed a wicket.
The fitted bodess flows down with a sheer skirt and tiered hem, which fans out into a dramatic train.
The Germans would hem-in our midfielders and strkers like a pack of wolves, forcing us to rush our pass and lose our momentum.
The pretty dress is finished with a striking border print at the hem.
Common combinations with hem
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the hem 19×
- hem of 8×
- hem the 6×
- hem and 6×
- short hem 3×
- hem to 3×
- to hem 3×
- hem by 2×
- ruffle hem 2×
- hem which 2×