Cool MateAnd proud of it vs Proud
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
And proud of it
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Proud
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adjective
Most formal: ProudMost common: Proud
| And proud of it | Proud | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ænd praʊd əv ɪt//🇺🇸 //ænd praʊd əv ɪt// | 🇬🇧 /["/praʊd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/praʊd/"]/ |
| Meaning | Feeling good about something you have done. | Feeling happy and satisfied about something you did or achieved. |
| Example | I did all this work, and I'm proud of it. | She felt proud of her accomplishments after finishing the marathon. |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | B1 |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be proud of it, feel proud of it, say and proud of it | be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, of, have every reason to be proud, have every right to be proud, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, of, have every reason to be proud, have every right to be proud |
| Antonyms | ashamed, embarrassed | ashamed, humiliated, modest |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'and' before 'proud', Misusing in formal contexts, Incorrect subject-verb agreement when using it in sentences | Incorrectly using 'proud' without 'of,' e.g., saying 'I am proud my son.', Mixing up 'proud' with 'prideful,' which has a more negative connotation., Using 'proud' to describe feelings unrelated to achievements. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to express confidence or satisfaction about a trait or action. Often used in casual conversations. | Use 'proud' to express satisfaction about someone else's or your own achievements. It's suitable for both informal and formal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual settings when referring to serious accomplishments. |
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Frequently asked questions: And proud of it vs Proud
What's the difference between And proud of it and Proud?
And proud of it: Feeling good about something you have done. Proud: Feeling happy and satisfied about something you did or achieved.
Which is more formal: And proud of it and Proud?
Proud is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: And proud of it and Proud?
Proud is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
And proud of it: I did all this work, and I'm proud of it. Proud: She felt proud of her accomplishments after finishing the marathon.
Can I use And proud of it and Proud interchangeably?
Not always. And proud of it and Proud are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.