What are the definitions of “sing along”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1To sing when a piece of music is being played or performed by someone else..
I SANG ALONG when they played it on the radio.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “sing along”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb sing along is to join in singing with a song or music that is being played or performed by someone else. It often happens when people know the lyrics and enjoy the song.
What are the different verb forms of “sing along”?
| Root Verb | sing along |
| Third Person Singular Present | sings along |
| Present Participle | singing along |
| Simple Past | sang along |
| Past Participle | sung along |
Example
Whenever I hear my favorite song, I sing along.
Example
She sings along to her favorite tunes in the car.
Example
The audience was singing along with the band during the concert.
Example
We sang along to the national anthem at the sports event.
Example
They had sung along to all the songs at the karaoke party.
What kind of phrasal verb is “sing along”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“sing along” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
The children sang along with the music teacher.
Example
He sang along when his favorite song played on the radio.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“sing along” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The children sang along with the music teacher.
Example
He sang along when his favorite song played on the radio.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “sing along”?
Sing-along event
A social gathering or event where people come together to sing songs, often with lyrics displayed on a screen or provided in print.
Example
We attended a fun sing-along event at the community center last weekend.
Sing-along video
A video that displays the lyrics of a song on the screen, often with a bouncing ball or highlighted text to help the viewer follow the lyrics and sing in time with the music.
Example
My kids love watching sing-along videos on YouTube and joining in with their favorite songs.
Sing-along song
A song that is easy to sing and encourages people to join in and sing together.
Example
The campfire was filled with laughter and sing-along songs that everyone enjoyed.
Good things to know
Does “sing along” have an informal or formal tone?
Sing along is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal settings. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal events, such as concerts or presentations.
