verb
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Sung
so͝ong
Sung (verb) means past participle of sing. Example: “The national anthem was sung before the match began.”
verb
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Past participle of sing.
"The national anthem was sung before the match began."
"Her praises have been sung by critics for years."
How to use Sung
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe form of "sing" used with "have/has/had" or in the passive voice.
Common mistake
Don't use "sung" as the simple past tense ("I sung yesterday" is nonstandard) — the correct simple past is "sang."
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Word forms
- Plural
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The national anthem was _____ before the match began.
Etymology
Taken from Chinese 宋 (Sòng); Wade–Giles romanization: Sung⁴.
Synonyms
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chanted
crooned
warbled
intoned
performed
vocalised
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Rhymes for Sung
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What does “Sung” mean?
The word “Sung” means past participle of sing. In plain terms, the form of "sing" used with "have/has/had" or in the passive voice.
How do you pronounce “Sung”?
“Sung” is pronounced so͝ong.
How do you use “Sung” in a sentence?
Here is “Sung” used in a sentence: “The national anthem was sung before the match began.”
What part of speech is “Sung”?
“Sung” is a verb.
Is “Sung” a common word?
“Sung” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between sung and sang?
Sang is the simple past tense of sing, used for a completed action: "she sang last night." Sung is the past participle, used with "have," "has," or "had," or in the passive: "she has sung" and "the song was sung."
Is it 'I have sang' or 'I have sung'?
The correct form is "I have sung," because sung is the past participle that follows "have," "has," or "had." "I have sang" is a common mistake, since "sang" should be used on its own as the simple past: "I sang."
When should you use sung instead of sang?
Use sang for the simple past with no helping verb: "they sang together." Use sung after a form of "have" or in the passive voice: "they have sung together" and "the anthem was sung."
What is the difference between sung and sunk?
Sung is the past participle of the verb sing, while sunk is the past participle of the verb sink. Although they rhyme, they come from different verbs and cannot be swapped.
