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"My attempt at art" vs "My attempt of art"

Attempt at art is the correct phrase. In this example, attempt is a noun so it must be used with the preposition at.


Last Updated: March 29, 2017

My attempt at art

This is correct

Attempt at is used to indicate an action of some sort has been or will be tried.

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Preferred Form:
Attempt at

My attempt of art

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

Preposition Use:Attempt can be either a noun or a verb. When it is a verb it is paired with the preposition to (I attempted to jump across the puddle). When it is a noun, it is paired with the preposition at and a verb (My attempt at making pasta was a success).

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Preferred Form:
Attempt at

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