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- sine qua non/ˌsɪneɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/, /ˌsiːneɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/An essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary.nounC2
- sine wave/ˈsaɪn ˌweɪv/A smooth, periodic oscillation mathematically described by the sine function, representing a pure, single-frequency waveform.nounC2
- sinecure/ˈsɪnɪkjʊə/, /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊə/A position requiring little or no work but yielding financial or other benefits.nounC2/Rare
- sinew/ˈsɪnjuː/A strong, fibrous band of tissue connecting muscle to bone; a tendon.nounverb-transitiveC1
- sinfjotli/ˈsɪnˌfjɒtli/Sinfjötli is a legendary hero from the Völsunga saga, son of Sigmund and his sister Signý, fated to avenge his family.nounExtremely Rare
- sinfonia/ˌsɪnfəˈniːə/A piece of music for an orchestra, especially an orchestral piece forming an introduction to an opera or cantata.nounLow
- sinfonietta/ˌsɪnfənˈjɛtə/A small symphony orchestra, often performing modern or chamber works.nounLow
- sing/sɪŋ/to make musical sounds with the voice, especially words set to a tune.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
- sing along/ˌsɪŋ əˈlɒŋ/To sing (a song) simultaneously with another singer or a recorded performance; to join in singing.nounverbB1
- sing out/ˌsɪŋ ˈaʊt/To sing loudly and with energy; to shout or call out clearly.verbMedium
- sing sing/sɪŋ/to produce musical sounds with the voicenounA1
- singapore/ˌsɪŋəˈpɔː/A sovereign city-state and island country in maritime Southeast Asia, comprising one main island and about 64 smaller islands.nounB1
- singapore sling/ˌsɪŋəpɔː ˈslɪŋ/A specific type of cocktail, typically consisting of gin, cherry liqueur, citrus juices, and soda water.nounLow
- singapore strait/ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əpɔː ˈstreɪt/A narrow maritime passage between the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea, separating Singapore from Indonesia.nounLow
- singe/sɪndʒ/to burn the surface or ends of something slightly, often removing hair, fibres, or feathers.nounverbverb-transitiveC1
- singed/sɪndʒd/The past tense and past participle of 'singe' — to burn the surface or ends of something lightly, often to remove unwanted parts.adjectiveverbLow
- singer/ˈsɪŋə/A person who sings, especially as a profession or in public.nounHigh
- singer-songwriter/ˌsɪŋ.ə ˈsɒŋ.raɪ.tər/A musician who both writes and performs their own songs, typically in popular genres, and whose work often features a strong personal, lyrical, and artistic identity.nounB2
- singh/sɪŋ/to produce musical sounds with the voice, typically with words set to a tune.abbreviationnounA1
- singhalese/ˌsɪŋ(g)əˈliːz/Relating to the majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka, their language (Sinhala), or their culture.adjectivenounC2
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