sung

word · lemma: sing

/ˈsəŋ/
suhng
/sˈʌŋ/
suhng

Definition

'Sung' is the past participle of 'sing.' It is used to talk about songs that have been performed or voices that have produced music in the past.

Usage & Nuances

'Sung' is mainly used in perfect tenses and the passive voice, e.g., 'She has sung.' Often appears with 'have/has/had.' Don’t confuse with 'sang,' which is the simple past. Common phrases: 'well sung,' 'beautifully sung.'

Example Sentences

She has sung that song many times.

basic

The national anthem was sung before the game.

basic

The song was beautifully sung by the choir.

basic

I’ve never sung in front of so many people before.

natural

By the end of the night, everyone had sung their favorite song.

natural

That song has been sung so much it’s become a classic.

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