Phrasal verb
sling along
Definition
phrasal verb. to move quickly or in a relaxed way, often while carrying something. You use this when someone is walking or traveling with a casual, swinging motion.
phrasal verb. to move along at a brisk or swinging pace. The verb is intransitive and typically describes a specific manner of locomotion characterized by a rhythmic, casual momentum.
Examples
“He slung along the path with his bag over his shoulder.”
“The hikers slung along the trail, eager to reach the summit before the sun began to set.”
“Despite the heavy pack, the scout slung along the dusty road with a rhythmic stride that suggested years of experience on the trail.”
Examples
simple
“He slung along the path with his bag over his shoulder.”
contextual
“The hikers slung along the trail, eager to reach the summit before the sun began to set.”
complex
“Despite the heavy pack, the scout slung along the dusty road with a rhythmic stride that suggested years of experience on the trail.”
Usage
primarily used in British English and often implies a sense of casual speed or a swinging gait.
Teaching tip
this is a relatively rare phrasal verb; contrast it with 'plod along' (slow/heavy) to highlight the sense of momentum and ease in 'sling along'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
along
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
sling + along
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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