Preposition

usgb/ˌprepəˈzɪʃn/
noun

A word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object.

In the sentences 'We jumped in the lake', and 'She drove to the store', 'in' and 'to' are prepositions.
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Often appears as...

  • 'preposition of time'
  • 'preposition of place'
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Location Clues

Prepositions provide specific location details within a sentence, like 'above', 'below', 'between'.

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The painting hung above the fireplace.
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Time Indicators

Some prepositions indicate when something happens, such as 'before', 'after', 'during'.

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We will start the meeting before noon.
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Movement Direction

Prepositions can show the direction of movement, like 'toward', 'into', 'out of'.

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The cat ran toward the tree.
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