Infinite is commonly followed by in, of, or to depending on meaning. Some combinations are rare or used in different sentence structures.
The most common patterns are infinite in something, infinite to someone, and an infinity of something. Infinite for is uncommon but possible in specific contexts such as time limits. Infinite by is not a standard complement after the adjective.
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
Use infinite in to specify the aspect that is unlimited.
Use infinite to when describing perception or effect on a person.
Infinite for is uncommon but can mean effectively unlimited in a certain context.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
The adjective infinite is usually not followed by of. Use the noun infinity instead.
✕ The options are infinite of number. ✓ The options are infinite in number.By is not normally selected by infinite.
✕ The field is infinite by size. ✓ The field is infinite in size.Infinity is the noun form commonly followed by of.
✕ Infinite of possibilities exist. ✓ An infinity of possibilities exist.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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Usually no. English normally uses the noun phrase 'an infinity of' instead.
Yes. It means something seems endless from your perspective.
It is less common, but it can mean effectively unlimited in a particular situation.
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