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Sing

🇬🇧 UK /["/sɪŋ/","/sɪŋz/","/sæŋ/","/sʌŋ/","/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sɪŋ/","/sɪŋz/","/sæŋ/","/sʌŋ/","/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Sing

to make musical sounds with your voice in the form of a song or tune

In simple words: To make music with your voice.

Sing in a sentence

• I love to sing in the shower every morning.
• She can sing beautifully and captivates the audience.
• The birds sing sweetly at dawn.
• He sings in a choir on the weekends.
• Can you sing that song for us?

How to use Sing

Commonly used in both formal and informal settings. Use with an object (e.g., sing a song). Not typically used in very formal contexts like official speeches.

Grammar pattern

sing + object

Memory hint

Think of a bird singing — that's how it sounds!

Related words

Collocations with Sing

• loud
• loudly
• lustily
• be able to
• can
• about
• to
• be sung to the tune of something
• sing at the top of your lungs
• sing at the top of your voice
• loud
• loudly
• lustily
• be able to
• can
• about
• to
• be sung to the tune of something
• sing at the top of your lungs
• sing at the top of your voice

Synonyms for Sing

• chant
• croon
• warble
• hums
• melody

Opposites of Sing

• be quiet
• silence

Common mistakes with Sing

• Saying 'sang' instead of 'sing' for present tense.
• Confusing 'sing' with 'sung' as the base form.
• Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I like to sing' without specifying what.

Frequently asked questions about Sing

What does Sing mean?

To make music with your voice.

What is the definition of Sing?

to make musical sounds with your voice in the form of a song or tune

How do you use Sing in a sentence?

I love to sing in the shower every morning.

Can you give another example of Sing?

She can sing beautifully and captivates the audience.

What are synonyms for Sing?

Common alternatives include chant, croon, warble, hums, melody.

What is the opposite of Sing?

Opposite meanings include be quiet, silence.

What words go with Sing?

It commonly pairs with loud, loudly, lustily, be able to, can, about, to, be sung to the tune of something, sing at the top of your lungs, sing at the top of your voice, loud, loudly, lustily, be able to, can, about, to, be sung to the tune of something, sing at the top of your lungs, sing at the top of your voice.

What are common mistakes when using Sing?

Saying 'sang' instead of 'sing' for present tense. Confusing 'sing' with 'sung' as the base form. Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I like to sing' without specifying what.

How do you pronounce Sing?

US: /["/sɪŋ/","/sɪŋz/","/sæŋ/","/sʌŋ/","/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/sɪŋ/","/sɪŋz/","/sæŋ/","/sʌŋ/","/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sing?

Commonly used in both formal and informal settings. Use with an object (e.g., sing a song). Not typically used in very formal contexts like official speeches.

What CEFR level is Sing?

"Sing" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.