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Preposition

The document provides definitions and examples for various prepositions including 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', 'next to', 'across from', 'opposite', and 'between'. Each preposition is explained with multiple contexts and illustrative sentences. This serves as a reference for understanding the usage of these prepositions in English.

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Preposition

The document provides definitions and examples for various prepositions including 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', 'next to', 'across from', 'opposite', and 'between'. Each preposition is explained with multiple contexts and illustrative sentences. This serves as a reference for understanding the usage of these prepositions in English.

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Preposition Definition Example

In 1. inside a place In New York, in a hospital, in a store, in a restaurant, in an


office, in a school, in a factory, in a traffic jam
2. into something In a car, in a swimming pool
3. times of day In the morning.
4. months or years In December, in 2023.
5. no more than Can you finish the job in two weeks?
6. before the end Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.
In bed, in the kitchen, in the park, in a meeting, in a shopping mall, in a hotel, in a room
On 1. On a surface On the table, on the street
2. Days and dates On Monday.
3. Public transport I’m on the bus.
4. Tool On the phone.
5. To or towards Our house is the first on the left after the post office.
6. A floor in a building They live on the 15th floor!
7. About Did you see that movie on volcanoes last night?
On a bus, on a train, on a plane, on a boat, on the street, on the corner, on the left, on the right
At 1. An exact position I was sitting at my desk.
or particular place
2. In the direction of “Look at me! Look at me!” called the little girl.
3. Specific time Let’s meet at 3:00.
I’m busy at the moment (= now) – can you call back later?
4. Events I’m at the concert.
5. Age He died at the age of 85.

At home, at work, at school, at college


Under 1. below the surface They stood under a tree.
of something:
Next to 1. very close to each Can I sit next to the window?
other with nothing
between them
Across from 1. Opposite She sat across from me.

Opposite 1. Facing My brother and I live on opposite sides of the city.

Between 2. in or into the space On the train I was sitting between two very large men.
that separates two
places, people, or
objects

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