Ryo
Bored of or with? Hello, everyone. I have a question. What is the difference between "bored of" and "bored with"? e.g. - I am bored with this game. - I am bored of this game. I am always confused about preposition. Thank you for your help!
2015년 10월 28일 오전 5:07
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Personally I'd use "with" with normal nouns, but "of" with gerunds (e.g. "I'm bored of doing..."). I never realised "of" wasn't considered correct until I read Chris and Girdhari's comments.
2015년 10월 28일
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Both are acceptable. As you can see from the other answers, there are some regional differences.
2015년 10월 28일
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As per Oxford Dictionary, the standard usage is "bored with," which is used in formal speech and writing. And the more recent and common usage is "bored of." BUT it is NOT used in formal speech and writing. So, both have the same meaning, but one is standard, and the other is common.
2015년 10월 28일
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"Bored of" is more common. "Bored with" has the same meaning and nuance. You can use either and they are both correct. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/bored-by-of-or-with
2015년 10월 28일
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I would always say 'bored with'. Bored of does not sound right - although I suspect I have heard people say that.
2015년 10월 28일
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