Prepositions

What Is Preposition? | The Definitive Guide

What is Preposition?

A preposition is a short word that is used in sentences to show the relationship nouns, pronouns or phrases have with different parts inside the respective sentences. In English grammar, prepositions are normally found positioned in the last option part of the sentence but before a noun or pronoun.

A preposition is a type of word that connects a noun phrase, pronoun, or noun to another word, particularly to a verb, adjective, or another noun, as shown by the Cambridge Word reference. The Collins Dictionary defines a preposition by words such as, by, for, into, or with which generally has a noun group as its object.

Types of Preposition

1. Preposition of Time
2. Preposition of Place
3. Preposition of Location
4. Preposition of Direction
5. Preposition of Spatial Relationship
6. Preposition of Phrase

Preposition of Time

The preposition of place is used to show when something is going on.

Example:

• Can you come after some time?
• This market will be closed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• We will be meeting on
• The entire nation was asked to stay home during the pandemic to ensure safety and well-being.

Preposition of Place

The preposition of place is used to show the place or position of something.

Example:

• The dog bounced over the wall.
• He was standing in front of the EB office.
• Henry hid behind the door.
• I have kept the book on the table that I borrowed from you.

Preposition of Location

The preposition of Location is used to indicate the location of a specific object.

Example:

• Kenny would remain at his cousin’s place for the end of the week.
• I lay on the floor for quite a long time.
• Make sure that you retain all the toys back in their place after you play.

Preposition of Direction

The preposition of direction is used to indicate the direction in which something travels or moves.

Example:

• Sidra passed the book to
• The girl rushed towards her father the moment she saw him.
• Ayesha lives across the street.

Preposition of Spatial Relationship

The Preposition of Spatial Relationship is utilized to exhibit an article’s development away from the source and towards the source.

Example:

• The circus was positioned opposite the children’s park.
• Ali sat beside the stairs.
• Navya sat leaning against the wall.
• We went through the night walking around the lake.

Preposition of Phrase

The preposition of a Phrase is used as a combination of a preposition and a noun (the object it is affecting).

Example:

• Why do not we try taking classes outside for a change?
• Make sure that you reach the marriage lawn on time.
• Make sure that you will fill in all the requirements in the form at once.
• Salman was able to complete it just with the help of his friends.

Related Resources:

Grammar

• Verbs
• Adverbs
• Adjectives
• Nouns
• Pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Interjections

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