Meaning & Definition of Sing in English
English⟶
Sing
/sɪŋ/
verb
1. Deliver by singing
- "Sing christmas carols"
synonym:
- sing
2. Produce tones with the voice
- "She was singing while she was cooking"
- "My brother sings very well"
synonym:
- sing
3. To make melodious sounds
- "The nightingale was singing"
synonym:
- sing
4. Make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
- "The kettle was singing"
- "The bullet sang past his ear"
synonym:
- whistle,
- sing
5. Divulge confidential information or secrets
- "Be careful--his secretary talks"
synonym:
- spill the beans,
- let the cat out of the bag,
- talk,
- tattle,
- blab,
- peach,
- babble,
- sing,
- babble out,
- blab out
Examples of using
I don't know the introduction, but I can sing the refrain.
Tom was a little surprised by how well Mary could sing.
Tom loved to sing, but nobody wanted to listen to his singing.