English · Common Verbs
singing
/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
[/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/]
present participle of sing
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'sing': producing musical sounds with the voice, happening now.
Example
She is singing in the kitchen while she cooks, filling the whole house with cheerful sound.
She is singing in the kitchen while she cooks, filling the whole house with cheerful sound.
Etymology
From Old English 'singan' (to sing) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be a noun naming the activity.