What Is Preposition?

A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. The word or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the object of the preposition.

A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence as in the following examples:

The book is on the table.

The book is beneath the table.

The book is leaning against the table.

The book is beside the table.

She held the book over the table.

She read the book during class.

Examples of Preposition Words

We have seen what is a preposition, what is a prepositional phrase, as well as examples of prepositional phrase. Now we will see the examples of prepositions, but before that you may want to read on whom vs who grammar rule. 

Preposition	Examples
About	I will tell you a story about a lion.
Above	The plane flies above the clouds.
Across	They walked across the field.
After	After lunch, I shall complete the remaining task.
Against	I helped her going against the wishes of my loved ones.
Along	All along the way, she did not speak a word.
Among	The profit was shared among the shareholders.
Around	Due to the snow, we turned around to return back home.
At	The land is at war with its neighbor.
Before	She had decided to quit before Christmas, but changed her plan.
Behind	The church is located behind the supermarket.
Below	The temperatures have dipped below freezing point.
Beneath	The water level is beneath the average level.
Beside	When we were in school, I used to sit beside her in class.
Besides	Besides maths, I am very fond of history.
Between	The profit was shared between the three of them.
Beyond	The play was beyond my expectations.
But	Everyone but her agreed with the arrangement.
By	A house by the sea, to retire, is my dream
Concerning	He is always curious about anything concerning her.
Despite	Despite the snowfall, she decided to carry on with her journey.
Down	Jimmy lives down the street.
During	She works during the day and studies at night.
Except	Except her no one has any objections to the plan.
For	I jog for 10 miles everyday.
From	She comes from Argentina.
In	When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Inside	Inside the tough exterior, lies a gentle soul.
Into	As soon as she stepped into the room, there was pin drop silence.
Like	She looks like her father.
Minus	Ten minus eight equals two.
Near	They have bought a new home near the school.
Of	A friend of mine recommended the beautician to me.
Off	To regain her lost health, it is important, she stays off her fad diet programs.
On	There is an apple on the table.
Onto	He always climbs onto the table.
Opposite	Her desk is located diagonally opposite my desk.
Out of	Out of sheer curiosity, I asked her the question.
Outside	Outside the house lies a beautiful garden.
Over	The journey cost me way over my budget.
Past	She walked past me, but refused to acknowledge my presence.
Per	What was the per person cost incurred?
Plus	Eight plus six equals fourteen.
Since	She was waiting for him since ten in the morning.
Through	I slept all through the day.
Throughout	Throughout winter, she has been sick.
To	I am going to Atlanta, before I head back home.
Toward (s)	It started raining towards the evening.
Under	The road is under repair.
Underneath	She found her earring underneath the carpet.
Until	I did not get the documents until 5 pm.
Upon	Once upon a time, there lived a king.
Up	I walked up the stairs, to see the problem.
Up to	The decision is up to the both of them.
Versus	The last game was England versus France.
Via	I will go via Sydney.
With	She walked in with her new boyfriend.
Within	She caters to customers within a radius of 5 miles.
Without	I never leave my house without an umbrella, due to the uncertain weather.

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Teacher Hamimi