Meaning & Definition of word "Sung"
Sung
/sʌŋ/
verb:
- 1. the past participle of sing; to have produced musical sounds with the voice.
- Example: She has sung at many concerts throughout her career.
- 2. to have performed a song or vocal piece.
- Example: The choir has sung beautiful melodies during the service.
- 3. to have expressed something in song form.
- Example: He has sung his feelings through his lyrics.
- 4. used informally to indicate that someone has been defeated or outmatched.
- Example: After that mistake, you could say the game was sung for the team.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'sungen', past participle of 'singan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to sing one's heart out:
To sing with great passion and enjoyment.
sing the blues:
To express sadness or melancholy in music.
sing for one's supper:
To perform in exchange for food or remuneration.
Related Words
sing:
To make musical sounds with the voice.
singer:
A person who sings.
singing:
The act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
Slang Meanings of sung
Meaning: To perform well or excel.
● Example Sentence: She really sung it on stage last night!
Meaning: To spill the beans or inform on someone.
● Example Sentence: Don't sing on your friends; keep it to yourself.