sing

//sɪŋ//
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Verb

singInfinitive
sangPast tense
sungPast participle
singingPresent participle
singsThird-person singular
1

To produce musical sounds with the voice, typically forming words with a tune.

She loves to sing in the shower.

2

To perform a song or piece of music vocally.

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

3

To make melodious sounds (used of birds or other animals).

The birds sing beautifully in the morning.

4

To make a high-pitched whistling or ringing sound.

The kettle began to sing on the stove.

5

To confess or provide information to authorities (slang).

The criminal decided to sing and tell the police everything.