She is waiting for the bus.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Prepositions and Collocations
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Some English verbs are followed by specific prepositions, like 'look at' or 'depend on'. These are called prepositions after verbs.
When to use it
Use prepositions after certain verbs because the verb needs a specific preposition to make sense. The preposition can change the meaning of the verb.
Key forms
- verb + preposition + object
- Examples: 'listen to music', 'believe in yourself', 'wait for the bus'
Examples
I believe in you.
He apologized for his mistake.
They laughed at the joke.
We depend on our friends.
Tips
- Learn which preposition goes with each verb; it is not always logical.
- Do not leave out the preposition after the verb.
- The preposition can change the meaning, so be careful!
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs can take different prepositions with different meanings, like 'look at' vs. 'look for'.
- Some verbs do not need a preposition at all.