# sing along

CEFR A2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sing-along
Updated: 2026-10-23

## Definition

to sing a song at the same time as someone else who is already singing or while listening to recorded music.

For teachers: to join in singing a piece of music that is already being performed or played. Intransitive, though often followed by the preposition 'to' or 'with'.

## Examples

- I love to sing along when my favorite song comes on.
- The band encouraged the crowd to sing along to the chorus during the concert.
- The children were delighted to sing along with the recording, their voices blending into a cheerful, if slightly off-key, harmony.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I sang along the radio." but "I sang along to the radio." — the verb is intransitive and requires the preposition 'to' before the source of the music.

## Usage notes

- usually used without a direct object; you sing along 'to' a song or 'with' a person.
- Teaching tip: contrast with 'sing' (the general act) to show that 'along' implies a secondary or accompanying role in the performance.

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