Preposition 100

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of
2. in
3. to
4. for
5. with
6. on
7. at
8. from
9. by
10. about
11. as
12. into
13. like
14. through
15. after
16. over
17. between
18. out
19. against
20. during
21. without
22. before
23. under
24. around
25. among
26. above
27. across
28. along
29. beneath
30. beside
31. beyond
32. besides
33. within
34. toward
35. upon
36. near
37. below
38. behind
39. throughout
40. inside
41. outside
42. against
43. amongst
44. amidst
45. about
46. around
47. before
48. behind
49. beneath
50. beside
51. between
52. beyond
53. by
54. down
55. during
56. except
57. for
58. from
59. in
60. inside
61. into
62. like
63. near
64. of
65. off
66. on
67. onto
68. out
69. outside
70. over
71. past
72. through
73. to
74. toward
75. under
76. up
77. with
78. within
79. without
80. according to
81. along with
82. as for
83. because of
84. due to
85. in addition to
86. in case of
87. in regard to
88. instead of
89. next to
90. on behalf of
91. out of
92. prior to
93. regardless of
94. with regard to
95. with respect to
96. in terms of
97. in spite of
98. in lieu of
99. in place of
100. in comparison with
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Certainly! Let’s delve into the meanings and usage of each of the 100 commonly used prepositions:
1. “of”:
Definition: Indicates possession, origin, or association.
Example: “The pages of the book were yellowed with age.”
2. “in”:
Definition: Refers to location within an area or a specific time.
Example: “She lives in Tokyo and works in marketing.”
3. “to”:
Definition: Indicates direction, movement, or purpose.
Example: “He walked to the store to buy groceries.”
4. “for”:
Definition: Denotes purpose, benefit, or duration.
Example: “She baked a cake for her friend’s birthday.”
5. “with”:
Definition: Indicates association, accompaniment, or using something.
Example: “He painted the wall with a brush.”
6. “on”:
Definition: Refers to physical contact, position, or time.
Example: “The cat sat on the windowsill.”
7. “at”:
Definition: Indicates a specific location, time, or point.
Example: “We’ll meet at the park at 3 PM.”
8. “from”:
Definition: Denotes origin, source, or starting point.
Example: “She received a letter from her grandmother.”
9. “by”:
Definition: Indicates means, method, or proximity.
Example: “He traveled by train.”
10. “about”:
Definition: Refers to the topic or subject of discussion.
Example: “They had a conversation about climate change.”
11. “as”:
Definition: Indicates similarity, role, or function.
Example: “She works as a teacher.”

12. “into”:
Definition: Indicates movement or transformation from one state to another.
Example: “He jumped into the pool.”
13. “like”:
Definition: Denotes similarity or comparison.
Example: “She sings like a bird.”
14. “through”:
Definition: Refers to movement from one side to another or passage.
Example: “They walked through the forest.”
15. “after”:
Definition: Denotes time following an event.
Example: “We’ll meet after the movie.”
16. “over”:
Definition: Indicates movement above or covering.
Example: “The kite flew over the field.”
17. “between”:
Definition: Refers to the space separating two things.
Example: “The river flows between the mountains.”
18. “out”:
Definition: Indicates movement away from the inside or a state of being visible.
Example: “She stepped out of the room.”
19. “against”:
Definition: Denotes opposition or physical contact.
Example: “The cat rubbed against my leg.”
20. “during”:
Definition: Refers to a specific time within an event.
Example: “They danced during the party.”
Remember, prepositions play a crucial role in expressing relationships between words and phrases! 🌟
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21. “without”:
Definition: Indicates absence or lack of something.
Example: “She managed to complete the project without any assistance.”
22. “before”:
Definition: Refers to a time earlier than a specified event.
Example: “He arrived before the meeting started.”
23. “under”:
Definition: Denotes position below or less than a certain value.
Example: “The cat hid under the table.”
24. “around”:
Definition: Indicates movement in a circular manner or near a location.
Example: “Children played around the fountain.”
25. “among”:
Definition: Refers to being part of a group or within a larger set.
Example: “She felt comfortable among her peers.”
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26. “above”:
Definition: Indicates position higher than something else.
Example: “The kite soared above the clouds.”
27. “across”:
Definition: Refers to movement from one side to another or covering a surface.
Example: “They walked across the bridge.”
28. “along”:
Definition: Indicates movement in a parallel direction or following a path.
Example: “The river flows along the valley.”
29. “beneath”:
Definition: Denotes position below or under something.
Example: “The treasure was hidden beneath the old oak tree.”
30. “beside”:
Definition: Refers to being next to or alongside something.
Example: “She sat beside her best friend.”
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31. “beyond”:
Definition: Indicates something farther or outside a boundary.
Example: “The horizon seemed to stretch beyond imagination.”
32. “besides”:
Definition: Refers to something in addition to or alongside another thing.
Example: “He enjoys playing the piano, and besides that, he loves painting.”
33. “within”:
Definition: Denotes something inside or contained within a certain area or time frame.
Example: “The answer lies within these pages.”
34. “toward”:
Definition: Indicates movement in the direction of something.
Example: “She walked toward the sunset.”
35. “upon”:
Definition: Refers to being on top of or immediately after something.
Example: “The snow fell gently upon the rooftops.”
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36. “near”:
Definition: Refers to being close to or in proximity to something.
Example: “The café is near the train station.”
37. “below”:
Definition: Denotes position lower than or under something.
Example: “The temperature dropped below freezing.”
38. “behind”:
Definition: Indicates position at the back of something or following.
Example: “She left her umbrella behind the door.”
39. “throughout”:
Definition: Refers to a continuous presence or occurrence across a period or area.
Example: “The festival celebrations lasted throughout the week.”
40. “inside”:
Definition: Denotes being within or enclosed by something.
Example: “The treasure chest was hidden inside the cave.”
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41. “outside”:
Definition: Denotes position beyond or exterior to something.
Example: “The children played outside the house.”

42. “against”:
Definition: Indicates physical contact, opposition, or resistance.
Example: “He leaned against the wall.”
43. “amongst”:
Definition: Refers to being part of a group or within a larger set (similar to “among”).
Example: “The rare flower was hidden amongst the tall grass.”
44. “amidst”:
Definition: Denotes being surrounded by or in the middle of something.
Example: “The ancient ruins stood amidst the forest.”
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45. “as for”:
Definition: Introduces a topic or provides information about something.
Example: “As for the weather, it’s going to be sunny tomorrow.”
46. “because of”:
Definition: Indicates the reason or cause behind something.
Example: “The flight was delayed because of bad weather.”
47. “due to”:
Definition: Similar to “because of,” indicating the reason for an event or situation.
Example: “The cancellation was due to unforeseen circumstances.”
48. “in addition to”:
Definition: Denotes something added or included along with something else.
Example: “She speaks French fluently and, in addition to that, she’s learning Spanish.”
49. “in regard to”:
Definition: Refers to a specific aspect or concerning a particular matter.
Example: “We need to address the issue in regard to safety.”
50. “instead of”:

Definition: Indicates a choice made in place of another option.
Example: “He chose tea instead of coffee.”
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51. “in terms of”:
Definition: Refers to expressing something in a specific context or framework.
Example: “She analyzed the data in terms of its impact on sales.”
52. “in spite of”:
Definition: Indicates something happening despite a particular condition or obstacle.
Example: “He remained positive in spite of the setbacks.”
53. “in lieu of”:
Definition: Denotes something used as a substitute for another.
Example: “She received a bonus in lieu of a salary increase.”
54. “in place of”:
Definition: Similar to “in lieu of,” indicating replacement.
Example: “He attended the meeting in place of his manager.”
55. “in comparison with”:
Definition: Refers to comparing two or more things.
Example: “The new model is faster in comparison with the older version.”
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56. “in place of”:
Definition: Similar to “in lieu of,” indicating replacement.
Example: “He attended the meeting in place of his manager.”
57. “in comparison with”:
Definition: Refers to comparing two or more things.
Example: “The new model is faster in comparison with the older version.”
58. “in the vicinity of”:
Definition: Indicates being close to or near a specific location.
Example: “The hotel is in the vicinity of the airport.”
59. “on account of”:
Definition: Similar to “because of,” indicating the reason for something.
Example: “The event was canceled on account of bad weather.”
60. “with respect to”:
Definition: Refers to considering or in relation to a particular aspect.
Example: “The report analyzed the data with respect to customer satisfaction.”
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61. “with regard to”:
Example: “The report analyzed the data with regard to customer satisfaction.”
62. “in the vicinity of”:
Definition: Indicates being close to or near a specific location.
Example: “The hotel is in the vicinity of the airport.”
63. “on account of”:
Definition: Similar to “because of,” indicating the reason for something.

Example: “The event was canceled on account of bad weather.”
64. “with respect to”:
Example: “The report analyzed the data with respect to customer satisfaction.”
65. “in the interest of”:
Definition: Denotes doing something for the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
Example: “They made the decision in the interest of safety.”
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67. “in accordance with”:
Definition: Indicates following a rule, guideline, or agreement.
Example: “The project was executed in accordance with the company’s policies.”
68. “with regard to”:
Example: “The report analyzed the data with regard to customer satisfaction.”
69. “in light of”:
Definition: Indicates considering new information or circumstances.
Example: “We revised our strategy in light of recent market trends.”
70. “in line with”:
Definition: Denotes alignment or conformity with a standard or expectation.
Example: “Her actions were in line with company values.”
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71. “in the context of”:
Definition: Refers to considering something within a specific situation or framework.
Example: “The statement makes sense in the context of historical events.”
72. “in contrast to”:
Definition: Indicates highlighting differences between two things.
Example: “His approach is calm in contrast to her assertiveness.”
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76. “in the midst of”:
Definition: Refers to being surrounded by or during a particular situation.
Example: “They found peace in the midst of chaos.”

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86. “in the course of”:
Definition: Refers to something happening during a process or period.
Example: “He learned many skills in the course of his career.”
87. “in the absence of”:
Definition: Indicates something happening when something else is not present.
Example: “She made the decision in the absence of clear instructions.”
88. “in the wake of”:
Definition: Refers to something happening after a significant event or as a consequence.
Example: “New safety measures were implemented in the wake of the accident.”
89. “in the face of”:
Definition: Denotes confronting or dealing with a challenging situation.
Example: “She remained calm in the face of adversity.”
90. “in the event of”:
Definition: Indicates preparation for a possible situation or occurrence.
Example: “Emergency procedures are outlined in the event of a fire.”
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91. “in the course of”:
Definition: Refers to something happening during a process or period.
Example: “He learned many skills in the course of his career.”
92. “in the absence of”:
Definition: Indicates something happening when something else is not present.
Example: “She made the decision in the absence of clear instructions.”
93. “in the wake of”:
Definition: Refers to something happening after a significant event or as a consequence.
Example: “New safety measures were implemented in the wake of the accident.”
94. “in the face of”:
Definition: Denotes confronting or dealing with a challenging situation.
Example: “She remained calm in the face of adversity.”
95. “in the event of”:
Definition: Indicates preparation for a possible situation or occurrence.
Example: “Emergency procedures are outlined in the event of a fire.”
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100. “in line with”: - Definition: Denotes alignment or conformity with a standard or expectation. - Example: “Her actions were in line
with company values.”

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Definition: Indicates possession, origin, or association.

Example: “The pages of the book were yellowed with age.”

Definition: Refers to location within an area or a specific time.

Example: “She lives in Tokyo and works in marketing.”

Definition: Indicates direction, movement, or purpose.

Example: “He walked to the store to buy groceries.”

Definition: Denotes purpose, benefit, or duration.

Example: “She baked a cake for her friend’s birthday.”

Definition: Indicates association, accompaniment, or using something.

Example: “He painted the wall with a brush.”

Definition: Refers to physical contact, position, or time.

Example: “The cat sat on the windowsill.”

Definition: Indicates a specific location, time, or point.

Example: “We’ll meet at the park at 3 PM.”

Definition: Denotes origin, source, or starting point.

Example: “She received a letter from her grandmother.”

Definition: Indicates means, method, or proximity.

Example: “He traveled by train.”

Definition: Refers to the topic or subject of discussion.

Example: “They had a conversation about climate change.”

Definition: Indicates similarity, role, or function.

Example: “She works as a teacher.”

Definition: Indicates movement or transformation from one state to another.

Example: “He jumped into the pool.”

Definition: Denotes similarity or comparison.

Example: “She sings like a bird.”

Definition: Refers to movement from one side to another or passage.

Example: “They walked through the forest.”

Definition: Denotes time following an event.

Example: “We’ll meet after the movie.”

Definition: Indicates movement above or covering.

Example: “The kite flew over the field.”

Definition: Refers to the space separating two things.

Example: “The river flows between the mountains.”

Example: “She stepped out of the room.”

Definition: Denotes opposition or physical contact.

Example: “The cat rubbed against my leg.”

Definition: Refers to a specific time within an event.

Example: “They danced during the party.”

Definition: Indicates absence or lack of something.

Example: “She managed to complete the project without any assistance.”

Definition: Refers to a time earlier than a specified event.

Example: “He arrived before the meeting started.”

Definition: Denotes position below or less than a certain value.

Example: “The cat hid under the table.”

Definition: Indicates movement in a circular manner or near a location.

Example: “Children played around the fountain.”

Definition: Refers to being part of a group or within a larger set.

Example: “She felt comfortable among her peers.”

Certainly! Let’s continue exploring more prepositions:

Definition: Indicates position higher than something else.

Example: “The kite soared above the clouds.”

Definition: Refers to movement from one side to another or covering a surface.

Example: “They walked across the bridge.”

Example: “The river flows along the valley.”

Definition: Denotes position below or under something.

Definition: Refers to being next to or alongside something.

Example: “She sat beside her best friend.”