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sung

1 American  
[suhng] / sʌŋ /

verb

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


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.


sung 1 British  
/ sʌŋ /

verb

  1. the past participle of sing

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adjective

  1. produced by singing

    a sung syllable

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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

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A prayer was said, a hymn sung; Leah intoned a series of questions to begin their conversation with the dead.

From Literature

My foot made jerky motions as it pushed down, but soon the wheel spun with a familiar rhythm, like a song sung to me in the cradle.

From Literature

Yvonne Russo’s documentary “Viva Verdi!” captures the vibrant life inside its walls, expressed in the aria “Sweet Dreams of Joy,” sung by soprano Ana María Martínez and composed by Nicholas Pike.

From Los Angeles Times

Both are sung by female artists who, while young, presented a more mature image than typical K-pop idols.

From BBC

It features an extra verse written from a female perspective, as sung by Dean, a recent Grammy winner.

From BBC