Are You Afraid of Adjective and Preposition Combinations?

Some adjectives go with certain prepositions. There is no real pattern – you need to learn them as you meet them. Here are some examples but remember that there are many other adjective and preposition combinations that are not covered here.

Adjectives + prepositions: OF

• Afraid of
• Ashamed of
• Aware of
• Capable of
• Certain of
• Conscious of
• …..

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Adjectives + prepositions: WITH

• Associated with
• Bored with
• Blessed with
• Confronted with
• Crowded with
• Delighted with
• ……

Adjectives + prepositions: TO

• Attracted to
• Accustomed to
• Addicted to
• Allergic to
• Indifferent to
• Kind to
• …..

Adjectives + prepositions: ABOUT

• Angry about
• Anxious about
• Enthusiastic about
• Excited about
• Furious about
• Happy about
• Nervous about
• …..

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Adjectives + prepositions: BY

• Amazed by
• Delighted by
• Disturbed by
• Excited by
• Fascinated by
• Impressed by
• Inspired by
• Astonished by
• Shocked by
• Surprised by

Adjectives + prepositions: FROM

• Made from
• Different from
• Safe from
• Absent from
• Free from