I am happy about something vs I am happy with something

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am happy about something' is used when expressing joy or satisfaction regarding a specific situation or event. On the other hand, 'I am happy with something' is used to indicate contentment or approval with a particular object or situation.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 2506 views

I am happy about something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express joy or satisfaction regarding a specific situation or event.

This phrase is used to convey happiness or satisfaction related to a particular event, situation, or circumstance. It indicates a positive feeling about something specific.

Examples:

I am happy about the news of your promotion.
She is happy about her upcoming vacation.
They are happy about the success of their project.

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Golden Lane Housing. The care I am getting. The people that live near me. The people I share my house with. I am happy about something they have done for.
Jan 7, 2016 ... But that dream doesn't happen every time I am happy about something -- so I'm calling bullshit. So I did end up looking at dream interpretation ...
I could be saying I am happy about something if you are happy about something. The statement, though, does not require an object to mediate between the “I” ...
... away from her and hearing my voice over the phone she finds out whether I am feeling down or something is bothering me or I am happy about something.

Alternatives:

I am delighted about something
I am thrilled about something
I am pleased about something
I am excited about something
I am overjoyed about something

I am happy with something

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate contentment or approval with a particular object or situation.

This phrase is used to express satisfaction or approval with a specific object, situation, or outcome. It indicates being content or pleased with something.

Examples:

I am happy with my new job.
She is happy with the results of the project.
They are happy with the service provided.

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I have owned quite a number of banjos, trying to find a sound and setup that I am happy with. Something not too shrill like a lot of current stuff, good volume, with ...
Oct 3, 2010 ... Right now i am happy with something like: @twitter_daemon.on_interval(20) do @twitter_daemon.stream.update( :params=>{:follow ...
I'll clap my hands in an excitable way, knowing that I am happy with something today. Loving kisses and cuddles from those close to me, but from anyone else, ...
Mar 11, 2009 ... I usually console myself in the knowledge that atleast if i am happy with something then it must be good.. But as i'm on the 5th redesign of my ...

Alternatives:

I am satisfied with something
I am pleased with something
I am content with something
I am contented with something
I am pleased with something

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I am happy about something vs I am happy with something