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sang with tears vs sang with tear

The correct phrase is 'sang with tears.' 'Tears' in this context refers to crying, so the plural form is used. 'Sang with tear' is not correct because 'tear' would imply a single tear, which doesn't convey the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 801 views

sang with tears

Correct. 'Tears' in this context refers to crying, so the plural form is used.

This phrase is used to describe singing with emotion or while crying.

Examples:

  • She sang with tears streaming down her face.
  • He sang with tears in his eyes.
  • The singer sang with tears in her voice.
  • They sang with tears of joy.
  • The emotional song made her sing with tears.
  • Feb 19, 2012 ... Alicia Keys, of course, sang with tears in her eyes. The inflectional forms for non- auxiliary English verbs never have more than five separate ...
  • Jun 25, 2015 ... As I sang with tears of joy streaming down my face, I thought,. “This is a preview of heaven, where every tribe and language and people and ...
  • 2 days ago ... Find photos from their performance below, along with opener Carina Round, who also sang with Tears For Fears. Carina Round: 1_Carina ...
  • Dec 3, 2015 ... People sang with tears in their eyes and so did we. It was moving to connect with other people in such a peaceful and joyous way. There have ...

sang with tear

Incorrect. 'Tear' in this context would imply a single tear, which doesn't convey the intended meaning.

  • Ambrose light and ate breakfast as we passed by the Statue of Liberty. All passengers went into the Music. Room and sang with tear-stained eyes, God Btess A ...

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