Feeling + Feelings Collocations

<p>A student asked me when we use the word feeling (singular) vs. feelings (plural), like in the sentence “I can certainly understand your feeling / feelings.”<br /> <br /> The most natural choice here is feelings, because we use the plural form when it’s a substitute for the word "emotions" in general.<br /> <br /> We use the word feeling, singular, when we’re talking about one specific feeling. It’s usually modified with an adjective - an amazing feeling, a terrible feeling, etc.<br /> <br /> In today's lesson you'll expand your vocabulary by learning <strong><a href= "https://www.espressoenglish.net/feeling-feelings-collocations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espressoenglish.net/feeling-feelings-collocations/&source=gmail&ust=1693785684797000&usg=AOvVaw3pzAZYC65YmxTaDlHGaeg0">collocations with the words feeling and feelings</a>.</strong> These are combinations of words that are often used together - and learning them will help you speak English more easily and naturally.</p> <p>I have two great ways for you to learn lots more collocations fast:<br /> <br /></p> <ul> <li>One is my e-book, <strong><a href= "https://espressoenglish.acemlna.com/lt.php?notrack=1&s=9ef4a7354d2929e99d647cc85f8a004a&i=728A2024A1A7748" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://espressoenglish.acemlna.com/lt.php?notrack%3D1%26s%3D9ef4a7354d2929e99d647cc85f8a004a%26i%3D728A2024A1A7748&source=gmail&ust=1693785684798000&usg=AOvVaw1ILi8bUPWj9lAo1sZxCANO">1000 Collocations in 10 Minutes a Day</a>,</strong> which is great for intermediate learners.</li> <li>The other one is my <strong><a href= "https://espressoenglish.acemlna.com/lt.php?notrack=1&s=9ef4a7354d2929e99d647cc85f8a004a&i=728A2024A1A7749" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://espressoenglish.acemlna.com/lt.php?notrack%3D1%26s%3D9ef4a7354d2929e99d647cc85f8a004a%26i%3D728A2024A1A7749&source=gmail&ust=1693785684798000&u