Meaning of the word preposition in English
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preposition
US /ˌprep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌprep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
Noun
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a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause, as in “the man on the platform,” “she arrived after dinner,” “what did you do it for ?”
Example:
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In the sentence “She walked to the store,” “to” is a preposition.
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Common prepositions include 'on,' 'at,' 'in,' 'of,' and 'for.'
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