GRAMMAR
English prepositions
English prepositions
Generally speaking one can devide prepositions into three categories:
The following table includes the third category of prepositions. These are prepositions of neither place nor time.
Other Prepositions
Preposition |
Explanation |
Example |
from |
- used to show the origin of something or someone
- used to show the material of which something is made
- used to show a change in the state of someone or something
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- "Where are you from?" "I'm from Italy."
- The desk is made from pine.
- Things went from bad to worse.
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of |
- used to show possession, belonging or origin
- used after words or phrases expressing amount, number or particular unit
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- a friend of mine
- a kilo of apples
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by |
- used to show the person or thing that does something:
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- I'm reading some short stories (written) by Chekhov.
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on |
- used for showing some methods of travelling
- entering a public transport vehicle
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- It'd be quicker to get there on foot
/ on horse
- get on the train
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in |
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- She got in the car and drove fast.
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off |
- leaving a public transport vehicle
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out of |
- leaving a closed vehicle, building...
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by |
- used to show measurements or amounts
- travelling (other than walking or horseriding)
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- Their wages were increased by 12%.
- She went by car, by bus, by train
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at |
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- In theory, women can still have children at the age of 50.
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about |
- on the subject of; connected with
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