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Prepositions after adjectives

fond of

Fond is normally followed by of to express liking, affection, or enjoyment.

Quick answer

How do you use fond of?

Use fond of to describe liking someone or enjoying something. It is common with people, activities, food, and memories.

She is fond of classical music.
I'm not fond of spicy food.
He grew fond of his new colleagues quickly.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
fond of + person

Showing affection for someone

Fond of can express warm feelings or affection toward a person.

They are fond of their grandmother.
He became fond of his tutor over time.
2
fond of + activity

Talking about activities you enjoy

Use fond of with hobbies and regular activities.

She is fond of hiking in the mountains.
I'm quite fond of reading late at night.
3
fond of + food or thing

Expressing preference or enjoyment

Fond of often describes enjoyment of food, music, animals, and other things.

My children are fond of chocolate.
He's always been fond of jazz.
4
fond of + possessive or memory

Referring to positive memories

Fond of can describe warm memories or emotional attachment.

She is fond of her childhood memories.
We remain fond of that old café.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
fond of
She is fond of old films.
Standard pattern meaning she likes old films.
keen on
He's keen on cycling.
Keen on is often more enthusiastic and active than fond of.
interested in
They are interested in photography.
Interested in focuses on curiosity or attention, not affection.
attached to
The child is attached to the toy.
Attached to suggests emotional dependence or strong connection.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Omitting of after fond

Fond normally requires the preposition of.

✕ She is fond classical music. ✓ She is fond of classical music.

Using fond for strong romantic meaning

Fond usually suggests warm liking, not intense romantic love.

✕ He is fond of her and wants to marry her immediately. ✓ He loves her and wants to marry her immediately.

Using fond with negative situations

Fond of is usually used for pleasant or positive feelings.

✕ She is fond of arguments. ✓ She enjoys debates.

Confusing fond of with found of

Fond is the adjective for liking something.

✕ I'm found of this song. ✓ I'm fond of this song.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She has always been fond ___ animals.
2. Which sentence is correct?
3. I'm not fond ___ loud restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

Can fond of be used with verbs?

Yes. Use fond of with a gerund, such as fond of reading or fond of travelling.

Is fond of formal or informal?

Fond of is neutral and works in both formal and informal English.

What is the difference between fond of and love?

Fond of usually expresses gentle liking or affection, while love is stronger and more emotional.

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