Prepositions Entry 75 / 1011 60-second read

Bored of vs. Bored with

You can be bored with something, but "bored of" is a common slip.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

I'm so bored of this show.

✓ Correct

I'm so bored with this show.

The ruleii

Use 'bored with' or 'bored by' — 'bored of' is informal and non-standard.

'Bored of' mirrors 'tired of', so it feels natural even though 'bored with' is the standard form.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

You're bored WITH something because you're stuck WITH it.

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