sung

¹ American  

[suhng] / sʌŋ /

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of sing.

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Sung ² American  

[soong] / sʊŋ /

Also Song

noun

1. a dynasty in China, a.d. 960–1279, characterized by a high level of achievement in painting, ceramics, and philosophy: overthrown by the Mongols.

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sung ¹ British  

/ sʌŋ /

verb

1. the past participle of sing

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adjective

1. produced by singing

   a sung syllable

Sung ² British  

/ sʊŋ /

noun

1. an imperial dynasty of China (960–1279 _ad ), notable for its art, literature, and philosophy

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Other Word Forms

• half-sung adjective
• well-sung adjective

Example Sentences

As a rule, the songs performed at Eurovision must be original and lead vocals sung live.

From BBC

This orientation is illustrated in the last lines of a hymn by Isaac Watts, often sung during Lent: “Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Arirang” is the title of an ancient Korean folk song that is believed to be at least 600 years old and is still sung to this day.

From Salon

Ji‑sung Park, he wasn't a centre midfield player, he played there now and again, but in terms of his commitment, you never had to worry.

From BBC

But the words she had sung she was not able to say, nor did she ever sing again.

From Literature

Related Words

• articulate
• choral
• operatic
• verbal