got trouble selecting prepositions with adjectives
Hi. Many English adjectives can have a prepositional phrase. My question is that, taking the case of ANGRY,
I'm angry [WITH you] and [AT you] is both completely equivalent?
I'm angry [AT the delay] and [ABOUT the delay] also have the same meaning?
If there is any slight difference in meaning, or nuance, between the options, other English adjectives work like that? for instance, A. disappointed WITH / IN somebody AT / BY something B. essential TO /FOR something C. sorry FOR / ABOUT and the like I think there could be some difference in meaning there.
If it really depends on context, I'd be happy if you would tell me examples with the proper situations.
Thanks!
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