Here are some common prepositions and their uses in English:

  • at: Refers to a specific place or time.

    • I will meet you at the library.
    • We will start at 10 AM.
  • on: Refers to a surface that can be seen or touched.

    • There is a book on the table.
    • She wears a watch on her wrist.
  • in: Refers to being inside something.

    • I live in a house.
    • She has a cat in the garden.
  • under: Refers to being below something.

    • The box is under the table.
    • The sun is under the clouds.
  • over: Refers to being above something.

    • There is a bird over the tree.
    • The bridge crosses over the river.
  • between: Refers to being in the space separating two things.

    • The cat is between the sofa and the table.
    • The two countries are at peace between them.
  • of: Refers to belonging to someone or something.

    • This is a book of poems.
    • She is the president of the company.
  • with: Refers to having something with you.

    • I went to the store with my friend.
    • She drinks coffee with milk.

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Prepositions