COMMONLY USED PREPOSITIONS
1. About
Use: Indicates a topic or subject.
Example: We talked about the project.
2. Above
Use: Higher in position.
Example: The clock is above the door
3. Across
Use: From one side to another.
Example: She walked across the street.
4. After
Use: Following in time or place.
Example: We went to dinner after the movie.
5. Against
Use: In opposition to.
Example: The fight is against injustice.
6. Along
Use: Moving in a constant direction.
Example: We walked along the riverbank.
7. Among
Use: Surrounded by; in the company of.
Example: She found herself among friends.
8. Around
Use: In a circular direction or vicinity.
Example: We gathered around the fire.
9. At
Use: Specifies a specific location or time.
Example: Meet me at 3 p.m.
10. Before
Use: Earlier in time.
Example: Finish this task before lunch.
11. Behind
Use: At the back of.
Example: The dog is behind the couch.
12. Below
Use: Lower in position.
Example: The temperature is below freezing
13. Beneath
Use: Directly under.
Example: The key is beneath the mat.
14. Beside
Use: Next to.
Example: She sat beside me.
15. Between
Use: In the middle of two things.
Example: The ball is between the boxes.
16. Beyond
Use: Further away than.
Example: The road goes beyond the hills.
17. By
Use: Indicates the agent or means.
Example: The book was written by her.
18. Despite
Use: In spite of.
Example: Despite the rain, we continued playing.
19. Down
Use: Moving from a higher to a lower place
Example: He walked down the stairs.
20. During
Use: Throughout a period of time.
Example: We stayed indoors during the storm.
21. For
Use: Indicates purpose or duration.
Example: This gift is for you.
22. From
Use: Indicates the starting point.
Example: He is traveling from Paris.
23. In
Use: Indicates inclusion or position.
Example: The pen is in the drawer.
24. Inside
Use: Within something.
Example: She stayed inside the house.
25. Into
Use: Movement toward the inside.
Example: She stepped into the room.
26. Near
Use: Close to.
Example: There is a park near our house.
27. Of
Use: Indicates possession or relation.
Example: The pages of the book are torn.
28. Off
Use: Away from a surface.
Example: Take your shoes off the table.
29. On
Use: In contact with a surface; time reference.
Example: The keys are on the table
30. Over
Use: Above or covering.
Example: The plane flew over the city.
31. Past
Use: Beyond in time or space.
Example: We drove past the school.
32. Through
Use: From one side to the other.
Example: We walked through the tunnel.
33. To
Use: Indicates direction
Example: She went to the store.
34. Toward
Use: In the direction of.
Example: He walked toward the door.
35. Under
Use: Below or beneath.
Example: The cat is under the table.
36. Until
Use: Up to a specific point in time
Example: Wait here until I return.
37. Up
Use: Moving to a higher position.
Example: Climb up the hill.
38. Upon
Use: On; formal alternative to "on."
Example: Once upon a time.
39. With
Use: Accompanied by.
Example: He came with his friend.
40. Within
Use: Inside a particular boundary.
Example: The answers lie within the book.
41. Without
Use: Not having.
Example: She left without her phone.
42. Alongside
Use: Next to.
Example: The car is parked alongside the curb.
43. Around
Use: In a circular way.
Example: We moved the furniture around the room.
44. Except
Use: Excluding.
Example: Everyone except John was present.
45. Amongst
Use: Surrounded by.
Example: She found herself amongst strangers.
46. Concerning
Use: About something
Example: I have questions concerning the exam.
47. During
Use: Throughout a period.
Example: She stayed quiet during the performance.
48. Opposite
Use: Across from
Example: The restaurant is opposite the bank.
49. Onto
Use: Movement towards a surface.
Example: He jumped onto the stage.
50. Regarding
Use: Concerning something.
Example: I have concerns regarding the policy.
