English · Common Verbs

sing

/sɪŋ/

[/sɪŋ/]

make music with voice

Beginnerverb

Definition

To make musical sounds with your voice, usually with words.

Example

The whole crowd began to sing the famous song together at the end of the concert.

The whole crowd began to sing the famous song together at the end of the concert.

Etymology

From Old English 'singan', of Germanic origin, related to German 'singen'.

How & Where It’s Used

Irregular (sing, sang, sung); used in music and celebrations.

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