{"id":76220,"date":"2022-12-06T15:37:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/?p=76220"},"modified":"2022-12-06T15:37:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:37:19","slug":"words-followed-by-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/words-followed-by-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Words Followed By &#8216;Of&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The following adjectives and participles take the preposition of after them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/words-followed-by-of.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/words-followed-by-of.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/words-followed-by-of.jpg 985w, https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/words-followed-by-of-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/words-followed-by-of-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/words-followed-by-of-640x469.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Accused of: He accused me of stealing his money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acquitted of: He was acquitted of the charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apprehensive of: He was apprehensive of getting caught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afraid of: She is afraid of being alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apprised of: He was apprised of the latest developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assured of: If you win this match, you can be assured of a place in the semifinal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aware of: Is she aware of his health problem?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bereft of: They looked bereft of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain of: I am certain of his involvement in this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Characteristic of: Hot days and cold nights are characteristic of deserts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Composed of: This book is composed of twelve chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confident of: They are confident of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conscious of: He was not conscious of the happenings around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Convicted of: He was convicted of murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Convinced of: I am convinced of his involvement in this conspiracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deprived of: The refugees are deprived of even the basic necessities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desirous of: He is desirous of fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devoid of: She is devoid of common sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Envious of: He is envious of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fond of: I am quite fond of my cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guilty of: He is guilty of culpable homicide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignorant of: They seemed ignorant of the rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informed of: She has been informed of our decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irrespective of: Everyone should have access to quality healthcare irrespective of their financial status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proud of: I am proud of your achievements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of: Anyone can join the club regardless of their age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sick of: I am sick of your hypocrisy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure of: We are sure of success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suspicious of: She is suspicious of strangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tolerant of: People who travel a lot are usually tolerant of differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worthy of: He is worthy of our adulation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following adjectives and participles take the preposition of after them. 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