sing small
sing small · sings small · sang small · sung small · singing small
To assume a humble toneTo assume a humble tone.
UK/sɪŋ ˈsmɔːl/US/sɪŋ ˈsmɔl/
Meaning
4 senses(idiomatic, intransitive)To assume a humble tone.
(idiomatic, intransitive)To not say anything; to keep quiet.
(idiomatic, intransitive)To play a minor part.
(intransitive, obsolete)To sing softly.
Origin
From sing + small (“in a small fashion; (obsolete) in a low tone, softly”).From sing + small (“in a small fashion; (obsolete) in a low tone, softly”).
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Forms
sings small, singing small, sang small, sung small| Base form | sing small · to sing small |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | sings small |
| Present participle | singing small |
| Past simple | sang small |
| Past participle | sung small |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle