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It is not always easy to know which\u00a0preposition<\/a>\u00a0to use after a particular noun, verb or adjective. Here are some of the most common combinations. Note that alternatives are sometimes possible.<\/p>\n

Abide by<\/b><\/p>\n

You must\u00a0abide\u00a0by<\/b>\u00a0the terms of this agreement.<\/p>\n

Abound in<\/b><\/p>\n

This area\u00a0abounds\u00a0<\/b>(is rich)\u00a0in\u00a0<\/b>valuable minerals.<\/p>\n

Abound with<\/b><\/p>\n

The ravines of Rajasthan\u00a0abound\u00a0<\/b>(are infested)\u00a0with\u00a0<\/b>dacoits.<\/p>\n

Absent from<\/b><\/p>\n

John has been\u00a0absent\u00a0from\u00a0<\/b>classes for three days now.<\/p>\n

Absorbed in<\/b><\/p>\n

He is completely\u00a0absorbed in<\/b>\u00a0his studies.<\/p>\n

Abstain from<\/b><\/p>\n

You must\u00a0abstain from\u00a0<\/b>smoking and drinking.<\/p>\n

Accede to<\/b>
\nI am sorry I can\u2019t\u00a0accede to\u00a0<\/b>your request.<\/p>\n

Acceptable to<\/b><\/p>\n

This suggestion is not\u00a0acceptable to\u00a0<\/b>us.<\/p>\n

Access to<\/b><\/p>\n

In many villages here, people still have no\u00a0access to\u00a0<\/b>electricity.<\/p>\n

Accuse of<\/b><\/p>\n

Peter was\u00a0accused\u00a0of<\/b>\u00a0theft.<\/p>\n

Acquainted with<\/b><\/p>\n

I am only slightly\u00a0acquainted with<\/b>\u00a0him.<\/p>\n

Acquitted of<\/b><\/p>\n

Henry was\u00a0acquitted of\u00a0<\/b>the charge of theft.<\/p>\n

Adapt to<\/b><\/p>\n

You must learn to\u00a0adapt yourself to\u00a0<\/b>changing circumstances.<\/p>\n

Addicted to<\/b><\/p>\n

He is\u00a0addicted to\u00a0<\/b>drinking.<\/p>\n

Affiliate to<\/b><\/p>\n

This college is\u00a0affiliated to\u00a0<\/b>the Mumbai University.<\/p>\n

Afflict with<\/b><\/p>\n

He was\u00a0afflicted with\u00a0<\/b>leprosy.<\/p>\n

Agree to<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u00a0agreed to\u00a0<\/b>his proposal.<\/p>\n

Agree upon<\/b><\/p>\n

We\u00a0agreed upon\u00a0<\/b>a certain course of action.<\/p>\n

Aim at<\/b><\/p>\n

I could not achieve\u00a0all\u00a0that I\u00a0aimed at<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Alight from<\/b><\/p>\n

He was the first to\u00a0alight from\u00a0<\/b>the plane.<\/p>\n

Amazed at<\/b><\/p>\n

I was\u00a0amazed at\u00a0<\/b>her stupendous performance.<\/p>\n

Anxious to<\/b><\/p>\n

He is\u00a0anxious to<\/b>\u00a0visit his son in Canada.<\/p>\n

Anxious about<\/b><\/p>\n

I am\u00a0anxious\u00a0about<\/b>\u00a0his health.<\/p>\n

Apologise to<\/b><\/p>\n

You must\u00a0apologise to<\/b>\u00a0him for your rudeness.<\/p>\n

Appeal to<\/b><\/p>\n

They\u00a0appealed to<\/b>\u00a0us for immediate help.<\/p>\n

Avail of<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Avail yourself of\u00a0<\/b>this opportunity to visit Kashmir.<\/p>\n

Aware of<\/b><\/p>\n

I am not\u00a0aware of\u00a0<\/b>their plans.<\/p>\n

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