Search from various English teachers...
Olga the Obscure
Adjectives followed by the preposition "with"
Hello,
My questions is whether you can use the preposition "with" after the following adjectives: upset,concerned, frightened.
Many thanks!
Mar 13, 2013 5:57 PM
Answers · 3
1
"Upset with" means the same thing as either "Upset about" or "Upset at".
"Concerned with" means "paying attention to" or "thinking about."
To mean "worried about" you would need to say "concerned about"
"Frightened with" does not work. I supposed I could be frightened with my brother if both of us are frightened of something together, but this is not a common usage of the phrase. If my brother is the one who frightens me, I am "frightened OF" him.
March 13, 2013
No, "with" would not be right after these words. "By" would be the best word to use.
In English you might be upset by what someone had said or a dog might be frightened by a loud noise.
Margaret
March 13, 2013
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Olga the Obscure
Language Skills
English, Russian
Learning Language
English
Articles You May Also Like

How to Answer “How Was Your Weekend?” Naturally in English
47 likes · 29 Comments

Why Some Jokes Don’t Translate: Understanding Humor in English
15 likes · 6 Comments

How to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses Professionally
13 likes · 6 Comments
More articles
