Glad at vs glad of

Both 'glad at' and 'glad of' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Glad at' is used to express happiness about a specific event or situation, while 'glad of' is used to indicate being pleased about having something or someone.

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Glad at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'glad at' to express happiness about a specific event or situation. For example, 'I am glad at the news of your promotion.'

Examples:

She was glad at the opportunity to travel abroad.
He was glad at the chance to meet his favorite singer.
We were glad at the outcome of the project.
They were glad at the prospect of a new adventure.
I am glad at the thought of seeing you again.

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I was glad at the time.
I'm glad at least one of us is confident.
I am glad at least one of our loyal subjects understands his duty.
The entire nation was glad at the news.
Visnu was very glad at this.
One first needs to be glad at being loved.
I'm glad at least one of us is confident.
I am glad at least one of our loyal subjects understands his duty.
Even now, Hill may be smiling at her signature on the affidavit, glad at the bargain he has struck that will expose my iniquity.
But knowing my family, he would be glad at me to lodge.
Well, I'm glad at least one person under this roof knows what on earth is going on.
It is a time simply to look and be glad at the wonder of this creativity.
He wants preachers who are glad at heart - with a gladness that's based on truth.
The Devas became glad at this and bowed down to Her in a peaceful mind and then spoke with great joy.
Do you have to live with it? I'm glad at least to get something, but I'll dig deeper...
Let us greet it festively today, glad at being able to become better acquainted with this figure of the early Church.
I'm glad at least you see it that way.
Therefore I am especially glad at the idea of convening a Euronest - an assembly - which, if taken up by the Commission, will provide an instrument for democratic and parliamentary scrutiny of eastern partnership projects.
So Fineo and Messer Amerigo being agreed, while Teodoro still languished in fear of death, albeit he was glad at heart to have found his father, they questioned him of his will in regard of this matter.
Aren't you glad at all that everything turned out so well?

Alternatives:

happy about
pleased with
delighted by
content with
satisfied with

glad of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'glad of' to indicate being pleased about having something or someone. For example, 'I am glad of your support.'

Examples:

She was glad of the opportunity to study abroad.
He was glad of the chance to prove himself.
We were glad of the help we received.
They were glad of the news of their success.
I am glad of your friendship.

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One is glad of that, Andrew.
I am glad of one thing.
To tell you the truth, I am glad of this opportunity.
He'll be glad of summat to do.
Mr President, I am glad of the opportunity to answer the honourable Member's question.
And I am glad of this company.
And I'm so very glad of it.
And the folks here'll be glad of the extra coin.
Anyone else would've been glad of a place there, but not you.
You'd be glad of her in a tight corner, I'll bet.
Yes, but I bet you're glad of that cloak in the winter.
He'll be glad of the extra hands.
Mario tells us that women are glad of their soldiers.
I think Bernard was glad of the company.
You'll be glad of your red flower then.
And the Duke will be glad of refreshment.
I'm certainly glad of it.
I'm sure Gaius would be glad of your help.
I am glad of that Kumamito be close.
There are men who would be glad of a young wife.

Alternatives:

pleased with
happy about
grateful for
appreciative of
thankful for

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