1 A2 neutral
To sing at the same time as a recording or other performers, joining in with the melody and lyrics.
"The whole crowd sang along when the band played their most famous song."
inseparable
sing along
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To sing at the same time as a recording, performer, or group, joining in with the music.
In plain English
To sing the words of a song at the same time as someone else or a recording.
What does "sing along" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 neutral
To follow along with a song, often learning the words as you go.
"She always sang along to the radio during her morning commute."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To sing alongside something or someone — transparent from the components.
Actually means
To sing the words of a song at the same time as someone else or a recording.
Usage tip
Very common in everyday English. Used in contexts of concerts, karaoke, children's programs, and casual listening. Often used in the imperative: 'Sing along with me!' Also used as a compound noun/adjective: 'a sing-along', 'a sing-along version'.
Words that pair with "sing along"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
song chorus radio karaoke crowd children
How to conjugate "sing along"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sing along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sings along
he/she/it
Past simple
sang along
yesterday
Past participle
sung along
have + pp
-ing form
singing along
continuous
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