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 adjectives and preposition combinations that are not covered here.

Adjective and Preposition Combinations

Adjectives + Prepositions: OF

List of combinations between adjectives and prepositions OF:

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

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Adjectives + Prepositions: WITH

List of combinations between adjectives and prepositions WITH:

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

Adjectives + Prepositions: TO

List of combinations between adjectives and prepositions TO:

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

Adjectives + Prepositions: ABOUT

List of combinations between adjectives and prepositions ABOUT:

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

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Adjectives + Prepositions: BY

List of combinations between adjectives and 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

List of combinations between adjectives and prepositions FROM:

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