From

usgb/frəm,frʌm,frɑːm/
preposition

Used to show the place, person, or thing that something starts at or comes from.

She is from New York.
Visual representation of "from" - Used to show the place, person, or thing that something starts at or comes from.

Often appears as...

  • from home
  • from work
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Origin Clarification

Use 'from' to highlight someone's origin or hometown in conversations or introductions.

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I met someone from Brazil at the conference.
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Non-literal Usage

'From' sometimes denotes a past condition or state that has changed.

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Their band has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
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