sing

US /sɪŋ/
UK /sɪŋ/
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1.

make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune

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She loves to sing in the shower.
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The choir will sing a hymn.
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2.

(of a bird) make characteristic musical sounds

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The birds sing beautifully in the morning.
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A robin was singing on the branch.
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3.

(of a kettle or other object) make a humming or whistling sound

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The kettle began to sing as the water boiled.
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The wind was singing through the trees.
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