English dictionary
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English adjective: singsong | |||
| 1. | singsong uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting | ||
| Samples | Their chantlike intoned prayers. A singsong manner of speaking. | ||
| Synonyms | chantlike, intoned | ||
| Similar | rhythmic, rhythmical | ||
| Antonyms | unrhythmic, unrhythmical | ||
English noun: singsong | |||
| 1. | singsong (communication) a regular and monotonous rising and falling intonation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | intonation, modulation, pitch contour | ||
| 2. | singsong (act) informal group singing of popular songs | ||
| Synonyms | singalong | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | singing, vocalizing | ||
English verb: singsong | |||
| 1. | singsong (communication) speak, chant, or declaim in a singsong | ||
| Examples | They will singsong the duet | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cantillate, chant, intonate, intone | ||
| 2. | singsong (motion) move as if accompanied by a singsong | ||
| Samples | The porters singsonged the travellers' luggage up the mountain. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | displace, move | ||
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