sing — to make musical sounds with the voice
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make musical sounds with the voice
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor sings in the shower every morning at 6 AM - better than any alarm clock!
- She can sing beautifully, but only when nobody is listening.
- The tea kettle sings when the water boils.
sing
VERB[/sɪŋ/]
to make musical sounds with the voice
A young woman sings beautifully for her delighted family
The king spreads his wing and loves to sing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'singan', which evolved from the common ancestral language of the Germanic language family. It represents one of humanity's most primitive and instinctive forms of vocal expression, remaining remarkably stable in form and meaning across thousands of years.
Breakdown
The word consists of the Old English root 'singan' (to produce musical sounds with the voice), which contracted to 'sing' in Modern English. The original Germanic root carried the sense of producing sustained vocal tones, likely imitative in origin.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor sings in the shower every morning at 6 AM - better than any alarm clock!”
“She can sing beautifully, but only when nobody is listening.”
“The tea kettle sings when the water boils.”
“He tried to sing a love song, but his voice cracked like a broken door hinge.”
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