Synonyms for
Of
Definition
used to show the relationship between a part and a whole or between one thing and another within a particular group or context
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- part of
- kind of
- sort of
- out of
- a lot of
- couple of
- bunch of
- lot of
Usage note
The word 'of' is a preposition with a wide range of uses, often indicating possession, origin, or a part of a whole. It is one of the most common words in English and rarely has direct synonyms.
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Example sentences
- The top of the mountain was covered in snow.
- The tail of the dog wagged happily.
- She ate a slice of pizza.
- The pages of the book were yellowed with age.
- The color of the sky was a beautiful shade of blue.
Quotes
The love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.