I'm fond of chocolate.
•Mary isn't fond of me, but I'm fond of her.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
fond — [fɔnd US fa:nd] adj [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: fonne stupid person (13 16 centuries)] 1.) be fond of sb to like someone very much, especially when you have known them for a long time and almost feel love for them ▪ Joe s quite fond of her, isn t… … Dictionary of contemporary English
fond of — having a liking for or love of (someone or something) She is still fond of him. [=she still likes/loves him] She grew quite fond of him. I m fond of skiing. [=I like to ski; I enjoy skiing] She s fond of asking silly questions. [=she asks a lot … Useful english dictionary
fond — [[t]fɒ̱nd[/t]] fonder, fondest 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ of n If you are fond of someone, you feel affection for them. I am very fond of Michael... She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy. Derived words: fondness N UNCOUNT ...a great … English dictionary
fond*/ — [fɒnd] adj 1) fond of sb/sth liking and caring about someone or something very much I was very fond of my Uncle Jim.[/ex] I m not fond of children.[/ex] 2) fond of (doing) sth getting enjoyment and satisfaction from something that you do • fond… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
fond — [ fand ] adjective ** 1. ) fond of liking and caring about someone very much, especially as a result of knowing them well or for a long time: I was very fond of my Uncle Jim. Are you fond of children? a ) usually before noun loving: a fond father … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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fond — adjective 1 be fond of sb to like someone very much, especially when you have known them for a long time and almost feel love for them: Joe s quite fond of her, isn t he? | grow fond of: Over the years we ve grown very fond of each other. 2 be… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
fond */*/ — UK [fɒnd] / US [fɑnd] adjective Word forms fond : adjective fond comparative fonder superlative fondest 1) a) liking and caring about someone very much, especially as a result of knowing them well or for a long time fond of: I was very fond of my … English dictionary
partial — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English parcial, from Late Latin partialis, from Latin part , pars part Date: 14th century 1. of or relating to a part rather than the whole ; not general or total < a partial solution > 2. inclined to favor one… … New Collegiate Dictionary
soppy — sop|py [ˈsɔpi US ˈsa:pi] adj comparative soppier superlative soppiest BrE informal [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: soppy completely wet (19 20 centuries), from SOP1] 1.) expressing love or emotions in a way that seems silly American Equivalent: sappy ▪ … Dictionary of contemporary English
soppy — adjective BrE informal 1 expressing romantic feelings of love or sadness in a way that seems silly or weak; sappy (1) AmE: a soppy film 2 be soppy about to be very fond of someone or something, in a way that seems silly to other people: She s… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
