Prepositions are words that are usually followed by nouns or pronouns. A noun or pronoun that comes after a preposition is called the object of the preposition.
\nBelow there are some of the most common prepositions, their meanings and examples on each one of them:<\/p>\n
1- About
\na. On the subject of
\nThis is a story about elephants
\nTell me about yourself
\nb. Approximately
\nHe is about ten years old
\nThe store is about 1 kilometer away<\/p>\n
2- Above
\nHigher than; over
\nThe plane flew above the clouds
\nI didn\u2019t see it above me<\/p>\n
3- Across
\na. From one side to the other
\nWe walked across the field
\nThey went across the river
\nb. On the other side of
\nThere is a store across the street
\nBe careful of the cars across the road<\/p>\n
4- After
\na. Later in time
\nafter ten o\u2019clock; after lunch
\nb. In pursuit of
\nThe dog ran after the cat, I went after her out of the room<\/p>\n
5- Against
\na. In opposition to
\nTheft is against the law
\nDon\u2019t go against my ideas all the time
\nb. Touching; supported by
\nI leaned my bicycle against the wall
\nCan you stand against the door?<\/p>\n
6- Along
\na. Following the length of
\nWe walked along the road
\nWalk along with me<\/p>\n
7- Among
\na. Within a group
\nThe money was shared among three people
\nDo you know if there\u2019s a book among this pile?<\/p>\n
8- Around
\na. Circling something
\nWe walked around the block
\nHe talked around the topic
\nb. Surrounding
\nThere is a fence around the garden
\nThere are other houses around here
\nc. In different parts of
\nI looked around the house for the keys
\nWe\u2019ve been walking around this area for a while now
\nd. Approximately
\nHe is around six feet tall
\nShe is around 25 years old<\/p>\n
9- At
\na. A specific location
\nat 23 Chestnut Street; at the park
\nb. A point in time
\nat 5 o\u2019clock; at night
\nc. A condition
\nat peace; at war; at rest
\nd. An activity
\nat work; at school; at play
\ne. Towards
\nLook at someone; wave at someone<\/p>\n
10- Before
\na. Earlier in time
\nbefore two o\u2019clock; before Christmas
\nb. Earlier in a series
\nS comes before T in the alphabet
\nTalk to Chris before Adam<\/p>\n
11- Behind
\na. At the back of
\nThe little girl hid behind her mother.
\nThere\u2019s some food behind the table
\nb. Late
\nI am behind in my work
\nWe are behind schedule
\nc. Cause; origin
\nWho was behind that idea?
\nI was behind the plan<\/p>\n
12- Below
\na. Lower than; under
\nbelow freezing; below sea level<\/p>\n
13- Beneath
\nLower than; below
\nbeneath the earth
\nHe\u2019s standing beneath the building<\/p>\n
14- Beside
\nNext to; at the side of
\nI sit beside her in class
\nThe pepper is beside the salt<\/p>\n
15- Besides
\nAlso; as well as
\nWe study other languages besides English
\nBesides, I don\u2019t want to talk about this<\/p>\n
16- Between
\na. An intermediate location:
\nToronto lies between Montreal and Vancouver.
\nb. An intermediate time
\nbetween Christmas and New Year\u2019s Day
\nc. Intermediate in a series:
\nB comes between A and C in the alphabet.
\nd. Within a group of two:
\nThe money was shared between two people<\/p>\n
17- Beyond
\na. Farther than
\nThe mountains lie beyond the horizon.
\nWhat\u2019s beyond that building over there?
\nb. Further than; exceeding
\nThat was beyond my expectations.
\nI didn\u2019t know she was skilled beyond her teacher<\/p>\n
18- But
\nExcept:
\nI have read all but the last chapter.
\nI knew everyone but her<\/p>\n
19- By
\na. Near
\na house by the sea
\nb. Past
\nHe waved as he drove by the house.
\nc. In units of
\ncheaper by the dozen; sold by weight
\nd. Through the means of
\ntravel by plane; written by him<\/p>\n
1. Despite
\n: in spite of
\nWe walked downtown despite the rain.
\nShe improved despite her difficulties<\/p>\n
2. Down
\nTo a lower position
\nThe ball rolled down the hill.<\/p>\n
3. During
\nThroughout a period
\nShe works during the day.
\nI had nothing to do during that time<\/p>\n
4. Except
\nNot including
\nI have visited everyone except him.<\/p>\n
5. For
\n1 : Duration of time
\nWe walked for two hours.
\n2: Distance:
\nI walked for five kilometers.
\n3: Purpose:
\nI bought this jacket for you.
\n4:In favor of:
\nWe are for the proposal.
\n5: Considering:
\nThe boy is clever for his age.<\/p>\n
6. From
\n1 Place of origin:
\nWe left from Boston; he comes from Mexico
\n2 Start of a period of time:
\nfrom now on; from yesterday until today
\n3 Cause:
\nHe suffers from nervousness.
\n4 Source:
\nI first heard the story from you.<\/p>\n
7. In
\n1 Within a location:
\nin the room; in London in the building
\n2 Within a certain time:
\nI will return in an hour.
\n3 By means of:
\nwrite in pencil; speak in English<\/p>\n
8. Inside
\nWithin:
\nThey are inside the house.<\/p>\n
9. Into
\n1 To the inside of:
\nWe stepped into the room.
\n2 Change of condition:
\nThe boy changed into a man.<\/p>\n
10. Like
\nResembling:
\nThat looks like him.
\nI like movies like The Godfather.<\/p>\n
11. Near
\nClose to:
\nnear the school; near the ocean<\/p>\n
12. Of
\n1
\nthe middle of the road ; the sound of music
\n2: Part of a group:
\none of us; a member of the team
\n3: Measurement:
\na cup of milk; two meters of snow<\/p>\n
13. Off
\n1: Not on; away from:
\nPlease keep off the grass.<\/p>\n
14. On
\n1 Touching the surface of:
\non the table; on the wall
\n2: A certain day:
\nThat happened on Sunday, on the 6th of June.
\n3: A certain street:
\non South Street
\n4: A state or condition:
\non strike; on fire; on holiday
\n5By means of:
\nshown on television<\/p>\n
15. Onto
\nTo a position on:
\nThe child climbed onto the table.<\/p>\n
16. Opposite
\n: Facing:
\nThe library is opposite the fire station.<\/p>\n
17. Out of
\n1: To the outside of:
\nShe went out of the room.
\n2: From among:
\nWe won two games out of three.
\n3: Motive:
\nWe spoke to them out of politeness.
\n4: Beyond:
\nout of control; out of danger<\/p>\n
18. Outside
\nOn the outer side of;
\noutside the house<\/p>\n
19. Over
\n: 1 Above; higher than:
\nThere are cupboards over the sink.
\n2: Covering:
\nWe spread an extra blanket over the bed.
\n3: More than:
\nIt cost over ten dollars; it took over an hour
\n4: During:
\nI saw him several times over the past week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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