From
preposition
Used to show the place, person, or thing that something starts at or comes from.
She is from New York.
Often appears as...
- from home
- from work
preposition
Used to show the time, place, or position at which a process, journey, or action starts.
The shops are open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Often appears as...
- from morning
- from now
preposition
Used to indicate the source, origin, or beginning of something.
He copied it from a book.
Often appears as...
- from source
- from origin
preposition
Used to indicate a cause, reason, or motive.
She's suffering from a cold.
Often appears as...
- from illness
- from experience
preposition
Used to indicate a point of view or perspective.
From my perspective, this is a good decision.
Often appears as...
- from my view
- from my standpoint
preposition
Used to show the place, person, or thing that something starts at or comes from.
She is from New York.
Often appears as...
- from home
- from work
preposition
Used to show the time, place, or position at which a process, journey, or action starts.
The shops are open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Often appears as...
- from morning
- from now
preposition
Used to indicate the source, origin, or beginning of something.
He copied it from a book.
Often appears as...
- from source
- from origin
preposition
Used to indicate a cause, reason, or motive.
She's suffering from a cold.
Often appears as...
- from illness
- from experience
preposition
Used to indicate a point of view or perspective.
From my perspective, this is a good decision.
Often appears as...
- from my view
- from my standpoint
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Origin Clarification
Use 'from' to highlight someone's origin or hometown in conversations or introductions.
I met someone from Brazil at the conference.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-literal Usage
'From' sometimes denotes a past condition or state that has changed.
Their band has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
Pro Tip 1/2Origin Clarification
Use 'from' to highlight someone's origin or hometown in conversations or introductions.
I met someone from Brazil at the conference.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-literal Usage
'From' sometimes denotes a past condition or state that has changed.
Their band has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
Pro Tip 1/2Origin Clarification
Use 'from' to highlight someone's origin or hometown in conversations or introductions.
I met someone from Brazil at the conference.
Pro Tip 2/2Non-literal Usage
'From' sometimes denotes a past condition or state that has changed.
Their band has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
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