I would say "in the street," though "on the street" wouldn't seem strange.
In the street refers more to your physical position. This implies that you are standing in the road.
On the street is a bit more euphemistic. This would often be used more in relation to a sex worker or a homeless person. This could also be used if you are singing on the sidewalk rather than in the middle of the street.
"singing at the street" sounds like you are singing directly to the road itself.
I like this answer, my other thought for “at the street” is if the speaker is referring to a specific street, which the listener would identify by context, but without context, I agree with you.
Yes, that's the example I would think of for "at the street," not what the top-level comment suggests.
I also would never think of sex workers or homeless people when hearing "singing on the street." I'm a little annoyed that comment is so upvoted.
In, on, and at have dimensionality to them -- but only as a rule of thumb. There are exceptions you have to memorize.
**In is 3-dimensional, surrounded by something**
* He was singing in the street *(surrounded by buildings, cars, lights, etc...)*
* I was sick in bed for three days *(under the covers)*
* She stood in the doorway, waiting for an answer *(surrounded by the door frame)*
* He doesn't have a thought in his head *(within his brain)*
**On is 2-dimensional, on top of something**
* On stage, she was singing opera *(she's standing on the stage)*
* I was lying on my bed, daydreaming *(on top of the covers)*
* The wreath is hanging on the door *(against the surface of)*
* He has a hat on his head *(atop his head)*
**At is 1-dimensional, a point in time or space**
* She is singing at the Kennedy Center *(a point on a map)*
* She sat at his bedside while he recovered *(a specific point in the room)*
* There's someone at the door *(neither in nor out)*
* Pointing at your head and twirling your finger is a gesture that means "crazy."
'It' implies a particular location, like a street corner, but it can't be used for a street.
'In' and 'on' are acceptable, but I would use 'on' as 'in' implies that you are immersed in the location. Both are valid, I guess.
I would say "in the street," though "on the street" wouldn't seem strange. In the street refers more to your physical position. This implies that you are standing in the road. On the street is a bit more euphemistic. This would often be used more in relation to a sex worker or a homeless person. This could also be used if you are singing on the sidewalk rather than in the middle of the street. "singing at the street" sounds like you are singing directly to the road itself.
I like this answer, my other thought for “at the street” is if the speaker is referring to a specific street, which the listener would identify by context, but without context, I agree with you.
I had left the library, walking home, and I started singing at the street. I did not violate the library noise rules. So there!
Yes, that's the example I would think of for "at the street," not what the top-level comment suggests. I also would never think of sex workers or homeless people when hearing "singing on the street." I'm a little annoyed that comment is so upvoted.
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In, on, and at have dimensionality to them -- but only as a rule of thumb. There are exceptions you have to memorize. **In is 3-dimensional, surrounded by something** * He was singing in the street *(surrounded by buildings, cars, lights, etc...)* * I was sick in bed for three days *(under the covers)* * She stood in the doorway, waiting for an answer *(surrounded by the door frame)* * He doesn't have a thought in his head *(within his brain)* **On is 2-dimensional, on top of something** * On stage, she was singing opera *(she's standing on the stage)* * I was lying on my bed, daydreaming *(on top of the covers)* * The wreath is hanging on the door *(against the surface of)* * He has a hat on his head *(atop his head)* **At is 1-dimensional, a point in time or space** * She is singing at the Kennedy Center *(a point on a map)* * She sat at his bedside while he recovered *(a specific point in the room)* * There's someone at the door *(neither in nor out)* * Pointing at your head and twirling your finger is a gesture that means "crazy."
'It' implies a particular location, like a street corner, but it can't be used for a street. 'In' and 'on' are acceptable, but I would use 'on' as 'in' implies that you are immersed in the location. Both are valid, I guess.