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Preposition

Verb / si: / Another word for preposition — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence.

Synonyms & similar words

relation link connection position location orientation direction alignment association affiliation attachment bond tie affinity interconnection interrelation interdependence interrelationship correlation interaction

Example sentences

  1. The book is on the shelf.
  2. The ball rolled under the bed.
  3. I will meet you at the park.
  4. She walked across the bridge.
  5. The dog is hiding behind the tree.

Quotes

  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - Saint Augustine
  • Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. - Confucius
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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