A preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence. Therefore a preposition is always part of a prepositional phrase. The prepositional phrase almost always functions as an adjective or as an adverb.
across, over and through
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on/to the other side of (line): across and overAcross and over can both be used to mean ‘on or to the other side of a line, river, road, bridge...
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prepositions (1): introduction
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meanings and use It is difficult to learn to use prepositions correctly in a foreign language. Most English prepositions have several different...
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abbreviated styles
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Some styles of writing and speech have their own special grammar rules, often because of the need to save space or time.1 advertisements and...
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above and over
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1 ‘higher than’: above or over Above and over can both mean ‘higher than’. Above is more common with this meaning.The water came up...
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prepositions (2): after particular words and expressions
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It is not always easy to know which preposition to use after a particular noun, verb or adjective. Here are some of the most common combinations...
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