Fond (Adjective)
Syllable division: fond
How to pronounce: UK: /fɒnd/ US: /fɑːnd/
#1 Meaning: When you like someone/(doing) something a lot.
Example:
> She was very fond of puppies when she was a little girl.
> My teacher is fond of giving us a lot of homework.
#2 Meaning: When something is loving/happy.
Example:
> We have many fond memories of my grandmother from when she was still alive.
> When he arrived their greeted each other with a fond embrace.
#3 Meaning: When you want something to be true but the likeliness of it being/coming true is small.
Example:
> She waited at the restaurant for hours in the fond hope that he would come.
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“Once upon a time there was a little girl (little red riding hood), who everyone was very fond of.”
Aww I like your sentence Ligia!
I have bought a new coat and I am very fond of
Good sentence Assya!
Try saying: I bought a new coat that I am very fond of.
I was fond in her, but she was a big liar 🥺
Good sentence Ammar!
Try saying: I was fond of her but she was a big liar.
I am very fond of Oswaldo Guayasmin’s paintings. His style is unique.
Thank you for posting Diego!
Hmmm I will take a look at his paintings 😀
Good master but pity he fond so much of Fidel Castro
Good comment.
Try saying: Good master but a pity that he is so fond of Fidel Castro
I fond of as everyone is fond of me
Good sentence Miroslaw!
Try saying: I am fond of everyone who is fond of me.
I am fond of a new bypass road outside our town.
Why are you fond of the road Meci?
I am fond of this party. It makes me feel so inexperienced be like a teenager.