The sentence "ladies are fond of eating" contains a subject ("ladies") that acts as a noun, a linking verb ("are"), an adjective ("fond"), and a prepositional phrase ("of eating") that functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb "are."
I am fond of chocolate. She is very fond of her boyfriend.
I'm awfully fond of the snaps you sent me.
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No, "fond" is not a preposition. It is an adjective that describes a feeling of affection or liking.
The girl had a look of fondness in her eyes.
i am fond for my friend
He was very fond of her
Example sentence - She grew fond of the small child.
Because if you weren't, you would die
I am fond of chocolate. She is very fond of her boyfriend.
I had fond memories of my grandfather
He became especially fond of his weekly visit to Dartmoor Prison.
Although he was a highly educated person, he made a garrulous speech.
I'm awfully fond of the snaps you sent me.
This student is very fond of plagiarising answers.
"Fond of" is not a single word, therefore it is not simply one part of speech, but two. "Fond" is an adjective: "I am fond of him," or "He is my fondest friend." "Of" is a preposition, beginning prepositional phrases such as "of him," "of Alaska," or "of swimming with sharks."
Dogs are particularly fond of eating meat.