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MUSCOVITE Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Angry about/at/over something

Hi,

1. be angry about / at / over smth

Is there any noticeable difference among the three?

I wonder if the following three sentenses are all correct .... and mean exactly the same thing?
  • John is still angry at Steve's remarks.
  • John is still angry about Steve's remarks.
  • John is still angry over Steve's remarks.
Which is "more common" and "less formal"?

2. be angry with / at somebody

Again, exactly the same meaning for either preposition?

Thank you!

mus-te
  

Top answer

I see them all as common synonymous options, mus-te. 'About' is probably the most common.

— Mister Micawber

  • I see them all as common synonymous options, mus-te.
  • 'About' is probably the most common.
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I see them all as common synonymous options, mus-te. 'About' is probably the most common.
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