Synonyms for

Sung

Verb / sʌŋ / Another word for sung — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past tense and past participle of sing

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

performed rendered chanted intoned

Informal

belted out crooned warbled warbled out

Literary

hymned lauded praised

Antonyms

unsung unheard unacknowledged uncelebrated unknown obscure

Common collocations

  • sung praises
  • sung a song
  • sung aloud
  • sung together
  • sung by
  • sung in harmony
  • sung a hymn

Word family

verb sing

Usage note

Sung is the past participle of 'sing'. It is often used in passive constructions or as an adjective, as in 'a sung hero'.

Example sentences

  1. He sang the national anthem at the baseball game.
  2. The birds sang a beautiful melody in the morning.
  3. She sang along to her favorite song on the radio.
  4. The choir sang hymns during the church service.
  5. He sang a lullaby to his baby sister to help her fall asleep.

Quotes

  • "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." - Pablo Casals
  • "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "Music is the soundtrack of your life." - Dick Clark

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