The difference between Sing and Singe

When used as nouns, sing means a gathering at which people sing songs, whereas singe means a burning of the surface.

When used as verbs, sing means to produce musical or harmonious sounds with one's voice, whereas singe means to burn slightly.


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  1. Sing as a verb (intransitive):

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

    Examples:

    "I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera''."

  2. Sing as a verb (transitive):

    To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.

  3. Sing as a verb (transitive):

    To soothe with singing.

    Examples:

    "to sing somebody to sleep"

  4. Sing as a verb (intransitive, slang):

    To confess under interrogation.

  5. Sing as a verb:

    To make a small, shrill sound.

    Examples:

    "The air sings in passing through a crevice."

    "a singing kettle"

  6. Sing as a verb:

    To relate in verse; to celebrate in poetry.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Milton"

  7. Sing as a verb (intransitive):

    To display fine qualities; to stand out as excellent.

    Examples:

    "The sauce really makes this lamb sing."

  8. Sing as a verb (ergative):

    To be capable of being sung; to produce a certain effect by being sung.

  1. Sing as a noun:

    A gathering at which people sing songs.

  1. Singe as a verb (transitive):

    To burn slightly.

  2. Singe as a verb (transitive):

    To remove the nap of (cloth), by passing it rapidly over a red-hot bar, or over a flame, preliminary to dyeing it.

  3. Singe as a verb (transitive):

    To remove the hair or down from (a plucked chicken, etc.) by passing it over a flame.

  1. Singe as a noun:

    A burning of the surface; a slight burn.

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