B1adjectiveemotionsrelationships
US/praʊd/
UK/praʊd/
feeling pleased about something you or someone close to you has done
In context
My parents were proud of me when I finished university.
He is too proud to ask anyone for help.
It was a proud moment for the whole village.
Words that go with proud
adjective + preposition
- proud ofShe is proud of her son.
- proud toI am proud to be part of this project.
adjective + noun
- proud momentWinning the cup was a proud moment.
- proud parentAs a proud parent, I attended every match.
adverb + adjective
- immensely proudWe are immensely proud of the team.
- too proudHe is too proud to admit he was wrong.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am proud about my daughter.Correct: I am proud of my daughter.
Incorrect:
I am pride of my team.Correct: I am proud of my team.