Mastering adjective + preposition combinations is an important step toward sounding natural and confident in English. These expressions—like interested in, good at, or afraid of—are common in everyday conversation, but they don’t always follow clear rules. That’s why it helps to learn them in groups. Below, you’ll find examples organized by preposition to help you understand how they work and remember them more easily.
Adjective + at
- good at – She’s good at playing the piano.
- bad at – I’m bad at remembering names.
- brilliant at – He’s brilliant at solving puzzles.
- terrible at – They’re terrible at cooking.
Adjective + for
- famous for – Italy is famous for its food.
- responsible for – He’s responsible for the project.
- suitable for – This movie isn’t suitable for children.
- known for – She’s known for her kindness.
- ready for – Are you ready for the test?
Adjective + of
- afraid of – He’s afraid of spiders.
- proud of – I’m proud of my students.
- aware of – She’s aware of the risks.
- jealous of – They’re jealous of his success.
- capable of – She’s capable of great things.
Adjective + about
- excited about – I’m excited about the trip.
- worried about – She’s worried about her job.
- angry about – He’s angry about the delay.
- nervous about – They’re nervous about the interview.
- curious about – The kids are curious about space.
Adjective + to
- nice to – She’s nice to everyone.
- kind to – Be kind to your sister.
- rude to – Don’t be rude to the waiter.
- similar to – This shirt is similar to the one I bought.
- married to – She’s married to a doctor.
Adjective + with
- angry with – I’m angry with my brother.
- bored with – He’s bored with the class.
- pleased with – She’s pleased with the results.
- satisfied with – We’re satisfied with the service.
- fed up with – I’m fed up with the noise.
Adjective + in
- interested in – I’m interested in history.
- involved in – She’s involved in several projects.
- successful in – He was successful in finding a job.
- experienced in – They’re experienced in design.
- skilled in – She’s skilled in graphic design.
Adjective + from
- different from – This car is different from mine.
- safe from – The animals are safe from hunters.
- free from – The air here is free from pollution.
- absent from – Two students were absent from class today.
- protected from – The windows are protected from the wind by shutters.
Adjective + on
- dependent on – Many people are dependent on their phones.
- keen on – She’s keen on photography.
- based on – The movie is based on a true story.
- focused on – He’s focused on his career right now.
- intent on – She’s intent on finishing her degree this year.
Adjective + by
- impressed by – We were impressed by her performance.
- shocked by – He was shocked by the news.
- surprised by – They were surprised by the results.
- inspired by – The artist was inspired by nature.
- frightened by – The children were frightened by the loud thunder.
