List of Preposition

Definition

A preposition is a word placed before a Noun and Pronoun to show its relation to some other words in the sentence.

There are five different types of preposition

The following simple preposition are as :-

In , it, with, by, of, from, up, to, after, over, under, within.

Double preposition are used when simple prepositions do not serve the purpose. Double prepositions are :-

into, onto, within, outside, etc.

The following compound prepositions are as :-

within, inside, outside, beneath.

Present or Past participle are used as prepositions such as:-

pending, during, except, concerning, regarding, etc.

Some times two or more words, followed by a preposition, make a phrase. The preposition thus used is called phrase preposition. Examples:-

inspite of, by means of, in front of, in opposition to, with reference to.

Common Examples of Prepositions are as:-