excited about vs excited for

Both 'excited about' and 'excited for' are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Excited about' is used when referring to the cause of excitement or the thing that is exciting, while 'excited for' is used when referring to the person who is excited or the future event that is anticipated with excitement.

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excited about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'excited about' when expressing enthusiasm or anticipation for something specific, such as an event, a trip, or a new opportunity.

Examples:

I'm excited about the concert next week.
She's excited about starting her new job.
They are excited about the upcoming vacation.

Alternatives:

enthusiastic about
thrilled about
eager about
looking forward to
pumped about

excited for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'excited for' when expressing excitement on behalf of someone else or when looking forward to a future event or outcome.

Examples:

I'm excited for you to start your new job.
She's excited for the opportunity to travel.
They are excited for the baby to arrive.

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She's just really excited for the make-up.
I was just so excited for my date with Judson.
Somebody's excited for her report card.
I'm too excited for my birthday tomorrow.
I see you're also excited for the tender.
Sorry. I just get so excited for the friendship circles.
You must be excited for Gus' flight.
I will. I'm excited for you.
I'm just excited for the dress.
I'm actually excited for immunizations today.
Really, I'm just excited for the wheelchair race.
I'm as excited for you as anybody is.
Kind of excited for French class.
Evan is so excited for J.J.'s birthday party.
I'm just... excited for you.
I am excited for the all-night graduation party.
Listen, I'm excited for the September 1 deadline...
I'm really excited for our movie night.
I'm so excited for you, Liz.
You must be excited for this baby.

Alternatives:

happy for
anticipating
eager for
looking forward to
thrilled for

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