Other Prepositions (with example)

Other Prepositions

Preposition	Explanation	Example
from	used to show the origin of something or someone used to show the material of which something is made used to show a change in the state of someone or something	"Where are you from?" "I'm from Italy." The desk is made from pine. Things went from bad to worse.
of	used to show possession, belonging or origin used after words or phrases expressing amount, number or particular unit	a friend of mine a kilo of apples
by	used to show the person or thing that does something:	I'm reading some short stories (written)by Chekhov.
on	used for showing some methods of travelling entering a public transport vehicle	It'd be quicker to get there on foot / onhorse get on the train
in	entering a car  / Taxi	She got in the car and drove fast.
off	leaving a public transport vehicle	She got off the bus
out of	leaving a car  / Taxi	She got out of the train
by	used to show measurements or amounts travelling (other than walking or horseriding)	Their wages were increased by 12%. She went by car, by bus, by train
at	age	In theory, women can still have childrenat the age of 50.
about	on the subject of; connected with	What's that book about?

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