The usage and collocation of the English word mad

Mondo Education Updated on 2024-01-29

The word mad has a variety of uses and collocations in the English language, and here are some common usages and example sentences:

1.mad as an adjective (adjective):

he was mad at me for forgetting his birthday.(He was angry that I forgot his birthday.) )

i am mad about chocolate.(I'm obsessed with chocolate.) )

the kids went mad with excitement when they heard about the surprise.(The children went crazy with excitement when they heard about the surprise.) )

2.go mad:

the noise from the construction site is driving me mad.(The noise from the construction site drives me crazy.) )

the fans went mad when their f**orite band came on stage.(When their favorite band took the stage, the fans went crazy.) )

3.mad as an adverb (adverb):

he drives madly through the city streets.(He drove like crazy on city streets.) )

the dog was barking madly at the mailman.(The dog barks frantically at the postman.) )

4.mad with (mad about something):

i'm mad with jealousy when i see him with another girl.(When I see him with another girl, I go crazy with jealousy.) )

she was mad with grief after her pet passed away.(After her pet died, she went crazy with grief.) )

5.Drive Someone Mad:

the constant noise from the construction site is driving me mad.(The constant noise from the construction site drives me crazy.) )

my little sister's constant questions are driving me mad.(My little sister's back-to-back questions drive me crazy.) )

6.mad about (obsessed with something or someone):

she is mad about fashion and spends all her money on clothes.(She was so obsessed with fashion that she spent all her money on clothes.) )

he is mad about football and never misses a game.(He was obsessed with football and never missed a game.) )

7. mad with anger/happiness/sadness, etc.(Crazy with anger, happiness, sadness, etc.):

she was mad with anger when she found out that he had lied to her.(When she finds out he lied to her, she goes crazy with rage.) )

the children were mad with happiness when they received their presents.(When the children received the gifts, they went crazy with joy.) )

The above are some common usages and collocations of the word mad, I hope it will help you!

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