(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
Caroline sang two verses and the ~ of her song...
Everyone joined in the ~.
= refrain
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2.
A ~ is a large group of people who sing together.
The ~ was singing ‘The Ode to Joy’.
= choir
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3.
A ~ is a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people.
...the Hallelujah Chorus.
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4.
A ~ is a group of singers or dancers who perform together in a show, in contrast to the soloists.
Students played the lesser parts and sang in the ~.
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5.
When there is a ~ of criticism, disapproval, or praise, that attitude is expressed by a lot of people at the same time.
The government is defending its economic policies against a growing ~ of criticism.
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6.
When people ~ something, they say it or sing it together. (WRITTEN)
‘Hi,’ they ~ed.
VERB: V with quote
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see also dawn ~