Preposition: It shows relation between a noun or pronoun to another word or part of a sentence.

1. Aboard: on, or movement onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train:

We went aboard the boat.
Is there a doctor aboard the plane?
2. About: on the subject of, or connected with,
What do you think about Mary?
Let’s talk about something different.
I’ve just read a book about President Kennedy.
3. Above: in or at a higher position than something else .
We are flying above the clouds.
We live in the hills, 1,000 metres above sea-level.
It’s only two degrees above freezing point. [+2ºC]
Who came above you in the test results?
4. According to: following or agreeing with.
According to John, Mary was late. I believe John
5. Across: from one side to other of something with clear limits such as area of land, river or road.
We drove across the desert.
The dog ran across the road.
There is a bridge across the river.
6. After: following in time, place or an order.
We had lunch [1pm] after the meeting [11am].
Let’s meet the day after tomorrow.
7. Against: in opposition to, in, or movement into contact(touching) with
Did you vote for or against the suggestion?
He put his bicycle against the wall.
8. Ahead of: further forward in place/time.
Anthony is ahead of Rachel in the race. He’ll win.
We have a long day ahead of us. Let’s get going!
9. Along: following the place from one end to other, in a line next to something
We walked along the beach for two miles.
There are trees along the road.
The toilet is along the corridor.
10. Along with: in company with others/ addition to something.
Do you want some pork along with the chicken?
11. Alongside: next to, together with
Their boat came alongside our boat.
Team A worked alongside Team B during construction.
12. Amid: in the middle of.
I couldn’t hear her amid the noise.
13. Among: in the middle of or surrounded by other things: happening or being included as part of a group of people or things: to each one in a group of
three or more people or things.
Is there a doctor among us?
There were secret police among the crowd.
I was amongst strangers. I didn’t know anyone
14. Anti: opposed to, preventing
He seems to be anti my idea.
Some people are anti everything
15. Apart from: expect.
Nobody objected apart from you, so we did it.
16. Around: positioned in or near a place without a clear direction, purpose, or order, moving in or near a place without clear direction, purpose or an
order, in a position surrounding something, or in a direction going along the edge of or from one part to another (of), approximately(time).
We walked around the town for an hour.
He always leaves his clothes lying around
They all sat around the camp fire.
There is a big fence around the house.
I walked around the side of the building.
He was born around 1570.
Let’s meet around 7pm.
17. As: used to describe the purpose or quality of someone or something.
He is working as a waiter.
The risk is as nothing compared to the profit.
Ram is as tall as Anthony.
18. As for: considering or speaking about.
As for Matt, he will arrive later.
19. As to: about.
As to your behavior, I think you were wrong

20. As well as: in addition; and also

You should telephone as well as write, just to be sure

21. Aside from: another thing same as something which described.
I have another car aside from this one. Both are red.
22. Astride: with a leg on each side of .
She sat astride the horse.
23. At: used with the locations where someone or something is there, used with specific hour or night(noun) or holidays without day or with the
moments in the past, in the direction of, used to show the cause of something, especially a feeling, used to show the activity in which someone's
ability is being judged.
Ex: We'll meet you at (location) the entrance
There's a meeting at( time) 2.30 this afternoon
She smiled at (in the direction) me
We were surprised at (cause of) the news.
I'm not going to buy those shoes at( price, temperature, speed, rate) 150!
He is at school
We first met at a party.
Let’s start the meeting at 9 o’clock.
He started work at 17 (years of age).
We are aiming at sales of $1,000,000
24. Away from: Movement at a distant from.
The cat ran away from the dog and escaped
25. Bar: expect.
Everyone came bar Angela.
He is the best bar none.
26. Barring: if not.
Barring rain, we’ll play tennis tomorrow.
27. Because of: as the result.
We can’t play tennis because of the rain
28. Before : in front of:, If a place is before another place, you will arrive at it first when you are travelling towards the second place:, If something is
before someone or before a group of people, it will be formally considered or examined by that person or group:
We had lunch [1pm] before the meeting [3pm].
We met the day before yesterday.
She was before me in the queue.
I would rather die before doing that
29. Behind: at the back (of).
There is a police car behind us. It’s following us.
We have a garden behind our house.
The child was hiding behind the tree.
I am behind your project. I will support it.
Vonica finished behind Shirley in the race.
She is behind the other children in her class.
30. Below: in a lower position (than), under, less than a particular amount or level:
Much of Holland is below sea-level.
There is a family in the flat below us.
The temperature is 5 degrees below freezing Point. [-5ºC]
I came below Vonica in the test.
You can buy it if it’s below $50.
31. Beneath: lower position than someone or something with contact, under someone or something, to not be good enough for someone:
Our garage is beneath our house.
The tunnel runs beneath the sea.
Laurence is beneath the General Manager.
It was beneath his dignity to do that.
32. Beside: at the side of, next to, compared to another person or thing.
The river runs beside our house.
James was sitting beside Miriam.
33. Besides: in addition to, also:
What shall we have besides coffee?
34. Between: in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects, If something is between two amounts, it is greater than the first amount
but smaller than the second, in between in the period of time that separates two different times or events.
Tara was sitting between Ram and Ati.
Between you and me, I think she’s crazy.
I can meet you between 1pm and 2pm.
35. Beyond: further away in the distance (than something), outside or after (a stated limit).
Can you see someone in the distance, beyond that house?
This is too difficult. It’s beyond me.
The meeting continued beyond midnight
36. But: expect.
Everyone came but Andrea.
37. But for: because of.

38. By: used to show the person or thing that does something, used to show how something is done, near or at the side of, not later than; at or before,

used to show measurements or amounts.

Ex: The motorcycle was driven by(the action is doing) a tiny bald man.
 They travelled across Europe by( method) train/car
A small child stood sullenly by(position)her side.
She had promised to be back by (not later than) five o'clock
Their wages were increased by(measurement) 15 percent
We came by car.
Fireworks were invented by the Chinese.
He was shot by a professional killer.
It happened by accident.
He lost the race by five seconds.
The room is 10 metres by 6 metres.
We must finish by Tuesday.
We were sitting by the window.
By my calculation he must be 73.
39. Circa: approximately.
He died circa 1270.
40. Close to: Almost.
My car is close to your car.
41. Concerning: be about.
Your teacher talked to me concerning your Homework
I have some questions concerning your decision
42. Considering: taking in an account.
Considering the poor quality, I think the price is too high.
I think I must be going, considering the time.
43. Contrary to: showing opposite.
44. Cum: combined with.
I have a study-cum-bedroom.
She is a kind of secretary-cum-receptionist
45. Depending on: be determined by.
46. Despite: without taking notice of.
We went swimming despite the cold water.
He passed the test despite being ill.
47. Down: in or towards a low or lower position, from a higher one, along
They ran down the hill.
The post office is down the road.
They have had many wars down the years.
48. Due to: caused by, because of.
The cancellation was due to the rain. There was no other reason.
49. During: throughout, at a time taking place.
He fell asleep during the meeting.
I want to go swimming during the weekend.
I was bored during the whole film.
50. Except: not including.
You can have any color except blue.
They all came except Stephen.
51. Except for: expecting.
Everyone was present, except for Mary. She stayed at home.
52. Excluding: choose not to include for consideration.
It costs $70, excluding $10 for delivery. (Total =$80.)
We open every day excluding Christmas Day
53. Following: after, because of.
We had coffee following lunch.
He couldn’t work following his illness.

54. For : intended to be given to, because of or as a result of something, used to show an amount of time or distance, on the occasion of or at the time of,

used for comparing one thing with others of the same type: used to say whose responsibility something is, in support of or in agreement with, in

order to help someone: in relation to someone or something, towards; in the direction of, in order to get or achieve, the duty or responsibility of:
This is for you.
Do you want to go for a walk?
You use a corkscrew for opening bottles.
Cigarettes are bad for you.
I’m saving for a new car.
Is this the road for Rome?
They passed me over for John.
Is this the train for Cambridge?
I bought it for $10.
We worked for three hours
Keep walking for two kilometers.
55. From: used to show the place where someone or something starts, used to show the time when something starts or the time when it was made or first
existed:, used to show the distance between two places:, used to show the origin of something or someone:, used to show the material of which
something is made:, used to show the level at which a range of things begins, such as numbers or prices:, used to show a change in the state of
 someone or something: , used to show the cause of something or the reason why something happens:, used to show the facts or opinions you
consider before making a judgment or decision:, used to show that someone has left a place, or that something has been removed or taken away:,
used to show the position of something in comparison with other things, or the point of view of someone when considering a matter or problem:,
used to show what someone is not allowed to do or know, or what has been stopped happening:
Where do you come from?
This letter is from my wife.
I bought this car from Henry.
They prevented me from entering.
My car is different from yours.
We worked from Monday to Wednesday.
Paper is made from wood.
It can cost anything from $5 to $15.
The police took my driving license from me.
He died from overwork.
56. Given: taking into account.

57. In: inside a container, place, or area, or surrounded or closed off by something:, forming a part of something:, during part or all of a period of time:,
needing or using not more time than a particular amount of time:, before or at the end of a particular period:, experiencing a situation or condition,
or feeling an emotion:, expressed or written in a particular way:, used when referring to something that is done as a result of something else: ,
used to show how things or people are arranged or divided: , wearing.
Ex: I got stuck in(inside) a traffic jam for half an hour
He used to be the lead singer in(part of)a rock band
We're going to Italy in (during) April.
Can you finish the job in(not more than) two weeks.
Dinner will be ready in(before end of) ten minutes.
He's living in(condition of)luxury in the south of France.
She usually paints in (written in) watercolor.
We all sat down in (arranged) a circle.
In (expressing age) her youth she always was trying flirt with others.
I am in (dress) formal wearing.
In refusing (= because she refused) to work abroad, she missed an excellent job opportunity
58. In to: to the inside or middle of a place, container, area, etc.:, used to show when a person or thing is changing from one form or condition to
another:, used to show movement that involves something touching something else with a lot of force but without moving inside it:, in the direction
of something or someone:.
John went into that shop.
If you heat ice it turns into water.
We cut the cake into ten pieces.
Five into ten makes two
59. In between: in between in the period of time that separates two different times or events:.
He is in between the two opinions. He wants to compromise
60. In spite of: used before one fact that makes another fact surprising) despite:.
We went swimming in spite of the cold water.
61. In view of: because of or as a result of.
In view of your illness, we will wait for a week.
62. Including: used for saying that a person or thing is part of a particular group or amount.
The price is $70 including $10 for delivery. (Total = $70.)
There were four of us, including the baby
63. Inside: situated within.
It was dark inside the tunnel.
My modem is inside my computer. It’s an internal modem.
64. Instead of: as alternate of.
We don’t have any tea. Would you like coffee instead of tea?
65. Irrespective of: regardless.
I don’t like it, irrespective of what you say.
Irrespective of the price, I don’t want it. Price isn’t everything.
66. Less: minus.

67. Like: similar to, such as

She is like her sister.
She sings like a bird.
It’s not like John to complain.
Does it like this?
I feel like swimming.
It looks like rain.
I want something cold, like iced-coffee

68. Minus: less

69. Near: a short distance from

The school is near the post office.
It’s 20 December. We are very near Christmas Day.
70. Notwithstanding: in spite of
Notwithstanding the low price, I don’t want it.
They went swimming, notwithstanding the rain.
They went swimming, the rain notwithstanding
71. Of: helping to form; made up from, belonging to; involving, indicating measurement, value or age.
I live in the house at the end of the road.
Where is the key of the car?
Do you like the work of Shakespeare?
What was the cost of this book?
He lives in the City of Westminster.
It was kind of you to help me.
This is the cause of the problem.
He died of cancer.
Most tables are made of wood.
Can I have a cup of coffee?
I know some of these people.
I don’t know any of these people.
He lives south of London.
He lives in the south of London.
72. Off: Movement away from, so as to be separated from.
Please take your shoes off the table.
Keep off the grass.
It fell off the table and broke.
They live in a street off Fifth Avenue.
73. On: into contact with, about, as a member of, stored in or broadcast by, in the course of, at a point in the time .
Please don’t put your shoes on the table.
The picture is on page 7.
We live on a busy road. It’s very noisy.
She is sunbathing on the beach.
Is there water on the Moon?
I need a book on bio-chemistry.
My birthday is on Monday.
I start work on 7 May.
Let’s meet on the weekend. (US)
I’ll see you on Christmas Day.
You must be on time.
He broke his leg on getting out of the car.
74. Onto: used to show movement on a particular place:, used about changing to, or starting to talk about, a different subject, knowing about someone
or something that can be useful to you:
The cat jumped onto the chair.
The police are onto us.
75. Opposite: in a position facing someone or something but on the other side:.
There is a post office opposite my house.
She sat opposite him and looked into his eyes
76. Other than: different from or except.
Sorry, we’re out of whisky. But we have every drink other than whisky.

77. Outside: not inside a building:, coming from another place or organization.
I don’t live in London. I live outside London.
It was very cold outside the car.
This is outside my scope.
78. Over: movement above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other; above:, in a position that is covering something:,
across from one side to the other, especially by going up and then down: , falling down from somewhere:, more than, on the other side of:, using,
during, in control of or teaching someone or something
We are flying over the mountains.
Put the blanket over the bed.
The cat jumped over the wall.
Let’s discuss it over dinner.
The king ruled over the country for many years.
The town is just over the border.
It cost over $50. It was $53.25.
There is rain over the whole country.
It took over an hour to do my homework.
The population has increased over the past twenty years.
Can you stay with us over Christmas?
79. Owing to: because of.
We didn’t go swimming, owing to the cold weather.

80. Past: movement in a position that is further than a particular point and in a position that is further than a particular point, used to say what the time
is when it is a particular number of minutes after an hour:, above a particular age or further than a particular point:
I saw you yesterday when we drove past your school.
The post office is just past the police station.
Don’t work past your bed-time.
This is difficult. It’s past me.
It’s nearly ten minutes past five. 5.09 To be precise.
81. Pending: used to say that one thing must wait until another thing happens.
We cannot supply you pending payment.
Pending his return, we can do nothing.
There were many arguments pending the negotiations.
82. Per: at the rate of
The speed limit is 70 miles per hour.
The carpet costs $10 per square meter.

83. Regarding: about

I would like to speak to you regarding my homework.
Regarding John, let’s talk later.
84. Respecting
I would like to speak to you respecting my homework.
I am writing to you respecting our latest products
85. Round: in a circular direction or position; around:, in every part of a place, or in various parts of a place:, on all or some sides of something:
I live round the corner.
They all sat round the fire.
There is a hedge round the house.

86. Save (formal): Expect

All save Mrs. Jones were present.

87. Saving (formal): Expecting

Saving you, nobody thanked me.
88. Since: from a particular time in the past until now:
I haven’t seen Josef since Monday.
Mr. Brown has worked in the bank since 1985.

89. Than: used to join two parts of a comparison:

He is a writer than whom there is no finer.
Your car is bigger than my car.
90. Through: in a place movement from one end or side of something to the other.
The train goes through a tunnel.
I can see light through the keyhole.
You have been through a difficult experience.
You went through a red light.
The error occurred through my own stupidity.
They worked Monday through Thursday.

91. Throughout: in every part, or during the whole period of time:

It is raining throughout the whole country.
He worked throughout the day, and most of the night.

92. Till: up to (the time that); until:

I work from 9am till 5pm.
Please wait till I come.
93. To: used before a verb to show that it is in the infinitive, used after some verbs, especially when the action described in the infinitive will happen
later:, used after many verbs of agreeing, needing, and wanting:, used instead of repeating a verb clause:, used in phrases where there are reported
orders and requests:.
Could you give this to Kobe?
My car does 10 miles to the liter.
To his surprise, the door was open.
The museum is open from Monday to Friday.
The time is ten to five. [4.50]

94. Toward: in the direction of; closer to:, in relation to, near to; just before or around:, for the purpose of (buying or achieving something):
He drove off toward(s) the mountain.
I’d better go. It’s getting toward(s) midnight.
He contributed $100,000 toward(s) the new building.
It’s the first step toward(s) peace.
He has a positive attitude toward(s) his work.

95. Under: in or to a position below or lower than something else, often so that one thing covers the other:, less than:, happening during, as a result of, or
according to a particular situation, event, rule, etc.:, controlled or governed by a particular person, organization, or force:
The mouse ran under the chair.
The bucket is under the sink.
Submarines can travel under water.
We drove under a bridge.
I have a T-shirt under my pullover.
Who do you work under? Who is your boss?
I am under orders from the President.
What is the subject under discussion?
Under the company rules, we can’t do that.
Please buy it if it’s under $50.
96. Underneath: under or below:
The nurse put a pillow underneath his head.
There is a big cellar underneath our house.
97. Unlike: different from:
That’s very unusual. It’s unlike Andrea to be so rude.
This problem is unlike any we have met before.
98. Until: up to
They continued the meeting until 11pm.
Please wait until I come.
99. Up: to or in a higher level or position:
Jack and Jill ran up the hill.
There is a post office up the street.
100. Upon: On
Please don’t put your shoes upon the table.
There are now no dinosaurs upon Earth.
I need a book upon bio-chemistry.
We met upon a Monday.
He broke his leg upon getting out of the car.

101. Via: going through or stopping at a place on the way to another place:
We flew from Paris to Bangkok via Dubai.

102. With: used to say that people or things are in a place together or are doing something together:, using something:, having or including something:,
relating to or in the case of a person or thing:.
Do you live with your parents?
He’s been with EnglishClub.com for two years.
I discussed it with her.
With your permission, I’d like to go.
If you mix red with yellow you get orange.
Muriel is the girl with black hair.
Do you want to come with us?
I made this chair with my own hands.
You’ll forget her with time.
103. Within: inside or not further than an area or period of time:
There is a modem within the computer.
I will finish within 30 minutes.
He lives within 10 miles of his work.
It’s not within my power to help you.
104. Without: not having or doing something, or lacking something:
I want trousers without buttons.
I came without my wife because she is working.
He watched without speaking.
105. Worth: Rate
This car is worth $10,000.