sing

/sɪŋ/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

2

To perform a vocal part in a musical composition, regardless of technique.

3

To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.

4

To soothe with singing.

5

To produce a 'song', for the purposes of defending a breeding territory or to attract a mate.

6

To produce any type of melodious vocalisation.

7

To confess under interrogation.

8

To make a small, shrill sound.

9

To relate in verse; to celebrate in poetry.

10

To display fine qualities; to stand out as excellent.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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