Meaning & Definition of word "Sing"
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Sing
/sɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. A song or melody.
- Example: That new sing has been on the charts for weeks.
verb:
- 1. To produce melodic or musical sounds with the voice, often with a rhythm.
- Example: She loves to sing her favorite songs in the shower.
- 2. To make music with one's voice, typically involving the articulation of lyrics.
- Example: The choir members gather each week to sing new compositions.
- 3. To communicate something in a melodious way.
- Example: The birds sing beautifully at dawn.
Etymology
Old English 'singan', from Proto-Germanic *singwaną.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sing one's heart out:
To sing with great intensity or emotion.
sing the blues:
To express sadness or lament through song.
sing like a canary:
To inform or betray someone.
Related Words
singer:
A person who sings.
singing:
The act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
song:
A musical composition meant to be sung.
Slang Meanings of sing
Meaning: To perform or practice singing, often casually.
Example Sentence: We're going to sing a few tunes tonight at the bar.
Meaning: To confess or reveal information, often to authorities.
Example Sentence: He sang to the cops about the heist.