Commonly Used Prepositions:

The following list will identify some of the most common prepositions used in the English
language, among the words that you´ll find here are the nine prepositions that were given
previously, and we’ve also included some prepositional phrases:

Aboard: Welcome aboard!

About: I was talking about all these people.
Above: Look at all the stars, above my head…
According to: According to the custom, you must drink this.
Across: There is a small hotel across the river.
After: After some time, she surrendered to my love.
Against: Against my will, I had to do it.
Ahead of: We were ahead of time, so we took a rest.
Along: I walked all evening along the seashore.
Alongside: The opened a new square alongside the beachfront.
Amid: I felt no fear amid all these foreigners.
Amidst: We were amidst the local people, they looked fierce…
Among: Among the words listed here.
Apart from: Apart from my own feelings, my ego was tumbling down.
Apropos: Apropos your lecture, how was it?
Around: I’ve been all around, and I can't find it.
As far as: As far as I know, there was no trouble at all.
Aside from: Aside from these facts, there is no doubt.
As to: As to the will itself, there is no way to validate it.
At: At no point, will there be exemptions for anyone.
Back of: The back of the room had a different atmosphere.
Because of: Because of his ruthless ways, he´ll never get her back.
Before: Before Valentine’s day, she’ll be back so we can go out.
Behind: Behind all this big production, there is a lot of work.
Behind with: He was so behind with the rent. He had to pawn his clock.
Below: You better search below the roof!
Beneath: There were just you and I, beneath the blue sky.
Beside: Beside my house, there is this little garden.
Besides: …besides; I don't want to be bothered any more!
Between: There won’t be anybody between you and me.
Beyond: Far beyond the limits of human understanding…
But: …but closer to the spirit and the willingness.
By: The book was written by the same author.
Concerning: Concerning the rights and duties of the people.
Contrary to: Contrary to what we thought, he is alive.
Despite: Despite the difficulties, we've done it.
Down: Search down the street, near the bookstore.
Due to: Due to some technical aspects, we’ll postpone the meeting.
During: During the second World War, there was a lot of misery.
Except: Everyone except my sister was drinking.
For: For the sake of God, be brave and face the consequences.
From: From N.Y. to Pennsylvania, it is a short distance.
In: In a desperate effort to save her life.
In addition to: In addition to your efforts, there will be a lot of benefits.
In back of: In back of her mind, there are confusing memories.
In front of: But the answers are in front of her.
In light of: In light of his accomplishments he’s been rewarded.
In place of: In place of the former exhibit, downstairs to the right. // Carter is playing in
place of the injured O’Reilly.
Inside: Inside of me, there is a strong will to survive.
In spite of: In spite of his evil ways, he calmed down.
Instead of: Instead of doing nothing, go out and help me.
Into: I can’t go, I am really into this project and it’s important for me.
In view of: In view of your behavior, I'll give you a day off.
Like: She dances like a twister.
Near: They are near the place I told them to go.
Of: This is made of cotton.
Off: Get off my back, don’t bother me!
On: The book is on the table.
On account of: On account of the delay, it must be about three hours.
On board: There are 3500 people on board the megaship.
Onto: The seamen were onto the platform, when they jumped off.
Out: Look out the window, it’s snowing!
Out of: Out of mind and out of sight.
Over: The troops are all over the country.
Owing to: He had money owing to him. // The game was canceled owing to the torrential
rain. // Owing to his illness, he couldn’t continue with his studies.
Past: This happened due to the past conditions.
Per: My car went about 110 miles per hour.
Round: Round the barnyard and catch it.
Since: I feel much better since I left the hospital.
Through: Through my thoughts, I can see a brilliant future for you.
Throughout: He wrote many books throughout his life.
Till: I promise you that till death.
To: I am going on holiday to New York.
Towards: Improve your attitude towards a better understanding.
Toward: They head off toward the mountains.
Under: He was under suspicion of felony.
Until (‘till): I’ll be there ‘till midnight.
Up: The office is up the staircase.
Upon: Upon the completion of his job, he’ll buy a car.
Up to: He went up to the top of the hill.
Via: Please disembark via the gangway, located on the 4th deck.
With: He walked out with his friends.
With regard of: With regard of your inquiries, there are some answers.
Within: She heard a voice within her head.
Without: I can’t live without you.