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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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Interestingly, there is more German language in the UK entry than the Germany's own song, Fire, which is sung entirely in English.

From BBC

The sung texts are in ancient languages, and there are no projected song titles.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the hymns and liturgy were the same as those sung by Anglicans around the world, but there were also differences, like the upbeat worship music that had the congregation dancing in the pews.

From BBC

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