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The preposition With, for example, describes the cause or instrument. He cut the loaf with a knife. So, the use of With after Angry, I was angry with him, is logical because he was the cause of my anger. Sometimes different prepositions can be used after an adjective, depending on the meaning. You say To be angry about something, but To be angry with somebody. |
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The preposition At refers to ability, which explains Good at sports, Bad at remembering things, Quick at figures. Where there are two objects, they usually take different prepositions. I am grateful to you for coming. The painting was valued by the expert at 22 thousand pounds. |
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The preposition From refers to separation or absence, so it is logical to use From in adjectival phrases like Missing from, Exempt from, Disqualified from. Different from or different to? Languages change over time. Purists still insist that Different from is correct, but many people now say Different to. |
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Is "to" part of the adjective phrase or part of the verb? Distinguish between the pattern adjective-to-the ing-form of the verb and the pattern adjective-infinitive with To. Compare. The secretary's duties are limited to taking notes at Board meetings. I am very happy to see you again. |
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Sometimes more than one preposition can be used with little or no change of meaning. Upset about something and Upset over something mean the same thing. Annoyed at someone and Annoyed with someone mean the same. |
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Remember: some adjectives may be followed by a preposition or by the infinitive with To, depending on meaning. He was pleased with his present. Pleased to meet you. I'm keen on horse racing. I'm keen to learn karate. |
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