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Prepositions before nouns

“of singer” or “with singer”

“With singer” is natural when talking about being together with a singer. “Of singer” is not a normal standalone combination in modern English except inside longer phrases such as “the voice of the singer.”

Quick answer

Which form is correct?

Use “with singer” when “singer” means a person accompanying someone. Do not usually use “of singer” by itself. English normally says “of the singer” after another noun, such as “the manager of the singer.”

She toured with a singer from Brazil.
The article discussed the career of the singer in detail.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
with + singer

Showing company or collaboration

Use “with singer” when someone is together with or working alongside a singer.

He performed with a singer at the festival.
2
noun + of the singer

Showing possession or relation

Use “of the singer” after another noun to connect it to the singer.

We admired the voice of the singer.
3
singer of + genre/place

Identifying a type of singer

Use “of” after “singer” to describe style, language, or origin.

She is a singer of folk music.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
with singer
I spoke with the singer after the show.
Together with or interacting with a singer.
of singer
The manager of the singer arrived early.
Possible only as part of a larger noun phrase, not usually alone.
singer of jazz
He became a famous singer of jazz.
Describes the kind of music the singer performs.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of singer” as a complete phrase

English does not normally use “of singer” by itself.

✕ She went of singer. ✓ She went with a singer.

Missing an article after “of”

When “of” connects a noun to “singer,” an article or determiner is often needed.

✕ the voice of singer ✓ the voice of the singer

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She recorded an album ___ a famous singer.
2. The manager ___ the singer called us.
3. He is a singer ___ traditional songs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “with singer” grammatical?

Yes. It is natural when someone is together with or collaborating with a singer.

Can I say “of singer” alone?

Usually no. English normally uses it inside a larger phrase such as “the voice of the singer.”

What is a common alternative to “with singer”?

You can also say “alongside a singer” or “featuring a singer” depending on the context.

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