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Prepositions with nouns

Using prepositions with “vision”

With vision describes people who show foresight. Of vision appears in fixed or descriptive phrases.

Quick answer

How do “of vision” and “with vision” differ?

Use with vision to describe someone who has imagination, foresight, or clear goals. Of vision appears in set phrases such as field of vision or loss of vision. The two expressions are not interchangeable.

She is a leader with vision and patience.
The accident caused a loss of vision in one eye.
The bird disappeared from my field of vision.

Choose the pattern by meaning

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

1
with vision

Describing foresight or imagination

Use with vision for people or organisations showing clear planning or creativity.

The company needs managers with vision.
2
field of vision

Talking about what someone can see

This fixed phrase refers to the visible area.

The sign entered my field of vision suddenly.
3
loss of vision

Describing medical sight problems

Of is common in medical and physical descriptions.

Diabetes can lead to loss of vision.
4
vision for + goal

Describing plans or aims

For introduces the future goal or direction.

She presented a clear vision for the city.

See the difference in context

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

Construction
Example
Meaning
of vision
loss of vision
Used in fixed expressions about eyesight or perception.
with vision
a CEO with vision
Describes foresight or imagination.
vision for
a vision for the future
Describes a plan or goal.
vision of
a vision of peace
Describes an imagined picture or idea.

Common mistakes

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

Using “of vision” for people

For personal qualities, with vision is more natural.

✕ a leader of vision ✓ a leader with vision

Confusing eyesight and planning

Loss of vision refers to eyesight, not ideas or leadership.

✕ The company suffered loss of vision ✓ The company lacked vision

Using “with vision” for medical meaning

With vision means having foresight, not normal eyesight.

✕ patients with vision problems ✓ patients with loss of vision

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The startup needs investors ___ vision.
2. The patient experienced loss ___ vision.
3. She shared her vision ___ the future.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “with vision” positive?

Yes. It usually describes someone with foresight or imagination.

Can I say “of vision” about a person?

It is uncommon in modern English. With vision sounds more natural.

What does “field of vision” mean?

It means the area that someone can see at one time.

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