50 common Noun + Preposition collocations
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50 Common Noun + Preposition Collocations
Some nouns in English are always followed by the same preposition—these are called noun-preposition collocations. For example: interest in, contact with, room for. Learning these combinations is essential for sounding natural and accurate at B2 level.
🔍 Tip: Sometimes, the preposition used with a noun matches the one used with a related verb or adjective:
- He succeeded in fixing the tap. (verb) →Wish him success in his new job. (noun)
- She’s interested in art. (adjective) →She has a strong interest in art. (noun)
However, this isn’t always true—so the best way to master these is through reading, listening, and practice!
🟦 Noun + with
- appointment with the doctor
- argument with his sister
- contact with their father
- difficulty with his homework
- matter with Tom?
- relationship with our neighbours
- trouble with the teacher
🟩 Noun + for
- cure for this disease
- demand for oil
- need for precautions
- recipe for this cake
- respect for our manager
- room for one more person
- use for a bicycle
🟪 Noun + in
- belief in kindness
- change in his behaviour
- decrease in student numbers
- increase in house prices
- interest in sailing
- rise in temperatures
- success in his exams
🟨 Noun + on
- agreement on the subject
- article on climate change
- ban on cars
- debate on gun control
- decision on the project
- information on the client
- report on gun crime
🔵 Noun + to
- addiction to pills
- attention to the teacher
- invitation to his wedding
- promise to his parents
- reaction to the drugs
- solution to this problem
- threat to wildlife
🟥 Noun + of
- advantage of this opportunity
- cause of the explosion
- chance of passing
- cost of living
- lack of rain
- possibility of rain
- photo of his family
🟦 Noun + about
- argument about homework
- article about Spanish history
- concern about the matter
- confusion about the regulations
- conversation about the party
- discussion about the issue
- story about a prince
🟨 Noun + between
- bond between father and son
- connection between two flights
- difference between two models
- distance between two cities
- gap between floorboards
- link between suspects
- relationship between the boys
💡 Important Notes:
- Some nouns can take more than one preposition with different meanings:
an argument with Tom (person) vs.an argument about homework (topic). - Some prepositions are interchangeable in certain contexts:
an article on climate change ≈ an article about climate change.