Prepositions | Definition and Rules With Examples

Prepositions are essential parts of speech in English and many other languages. They are used to show the relationship between different elements in a sentence. Prepositions often indicate location, direction, time, and other relationships.

A preposition is a word that expresses position. It helps in showing the connection between the subject (noun or pronoun) and the rest of the words in a sentence. Prepositions are words that typically show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. They help us understand where something is located, when something happened, or how things are related.

Different types of prepositions give us different kinds of information. Prepositions of time, place, and manner, show us when, where, or how something happens in a sentence. Some preposition can be used to express more than one situation.

Preposition Examples

Prepositions With AT

She sits at the desk.

Open your books at page 10.

The bus stops at this place.

She will stay at my house..

He was standing at the door.

Look at the top of the page.

The car stands at the end of the street.

He met me at the corner?

Will see you at party.

He died at the beginning of movie..

He is at home today.

I study Physics at university.

The childen are at gandmother’s.

He’s looking at the park.

He always arrives late at school.

Prepositions with IN

We sit in the room.

I see a house in the picture.

There are trout in the river.

He lives in Paris.

I found the picture in the paper.

He sits in the corner of the room.

There is a big tree in the middle of the garden.

He sits in the back of the car.

We have arrived in Madrid.

He gets in the car.

She likes walking in the rain.

My cousin lives in the country.

There are kites in the sky.

He plays in the street.

She lives in a hotel.

The boys stand in a line.

He is in town.

I have to stay in bed.

The robber is in prison now.

You mustn’t park your car in front of the school.

Prepositions with ON

The map lies on the desk.

The picture is on page 10.

The photo hangs on the wall.

He lives on a farm.

Dresden lies on the river Elbe.

Men’s clothes are on the second floor.

He lives on Heligoland.

The shop is on the left.

My friend is on the way to Moscow.

When she was a little girl people saw unrealistic cowboy films on television

Other Examples of Prepositions with Sentences

At	I’ll meet you at the park at 3 PM.
Aside	The teacher set the book aside for later use.
Away	He brushed the crumbs away from the table.
As well as	She excels in both math and science, as well as in English.
Barring	Baring his teeth, the dog warned the stranger to stay away.
Because of	Because of the heavy rain, the outdoor event was canceled.
Before	He had never traveled abroad before this summer.
As far as	As far as I know, the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow.
As	As of today, the new policy is in effect.
Apart	The earthquake caused buildings to crumble and fall apart.
Around	The cat chased its tail in circles around the room.
Behind	The cat is hiding behind the sofa.
Below	The river flowed peacefully below the bridge.
Beneath	The truth often lies beneath the surface.
Beside	The book is on the table beside the lamp.
Apart	Their birthdays are only a day apart.
Among	Among the options, the blue one is my favorite.
Amidst	Amidst the confusion, he managed to find his way.
Along	The river flowed peacefully along the valley.
Circa	The historic building was constructed circa 1820.
Concerning	I have a question concerning your travel plans.
Despite	Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert went on as scheduled.
During	She learned a lot during her summer internship.
Down	The cat jumped down from the tree.
Due to	The delay was due to unexpected traffic.
By means of	By means of careful planning, they executed the project flawlessly.
By	She completed the task by herself.
But	She wanted to go to the party, but she had to finish her homework first.
Beyond	The beauty of the sunset stretched far beyond our expectations.
Between	The cafe is located between the library and the park.
Besides	I have many hobbies, besides playing the guitar.
About	We had a long conversation about our future plans.
Above	The bird was flying high above the treetops.
Across	They walked hand in hand across the sandy beach.
According to	According to the weather forecast, it’s going to rain tomorrow.
After	She always enjoys a cup of tea after dinner.
Against	The soccer team played against their fiercest rivals.
Ago	They moved to the city a year ago.
In	She found her keys in the drawer.
Into	The cat jumped into the box.
Inside	It’s warm and cozy inside the cabin.
Abroad	They traveled abroad to explore new cultures and traditions.
On	I left the keys on the kitchen table.
On account of	She missed the party on account of being ill.
On behalf of	I’d like to thank you on behalf of the entire team for your generous donation.
On to	He quickly moved on to the next task after completing the first one.
On top of	She placed the book on top of the stack on the shelf.
Onto	He climbed onto the roof to fix the antenna.
Opposite	The restaurant is located opposite the park.
Out	He decided to go for a run out in the fresh air.
Than	She’s taller than her younger brother.
Through	They walked through the forest, following a narrow trail.
Throughout	Throughout the day, the temperature remained constant.
Till	He worked diligently till late into the night to finish the project.
Times	She checked her watch several times while waiting for the bus.
To	She walked to the park to enjoy the sunshine.
Toward	The hiker pointed his compass toward the north to find his way.
Towards	The ship sailed towards the distant island on the horizon.
Out from	He emerged out from the dark cave, blinking in the sunlight.
Upon	Upon hearing the good news, she couldn’t contain her excitement.
Up	She climbed up the ladder to reach the top shelf.
Until	She waited patiently until the bus finally arrived.
Unlike	Unlike her brother, she prefers reading to watching TV.
Worth	The antique vase was worth a small fortune.
Without	He left the house without his umbrella, and it started raining heavily.
Within	Exercise within your comfortable limit.
With	She wrote a letter with a pen.
Via	I traveled to Rome via train.
Off	The lights are off.
Round	The moon is round.
Prior to	The meeting was held prior to the presentation.
Per	The cost is $10 per item.
Past	I walked past the park.
Next to	The chair is next to the table.
Out of	I’m out of milk.
Outside	The cat is playing outside.
Owing to	The flight was delayed owing to mechanical problems.
Under	The car is parked under the bridge.
Underneath	I found the lost key underneath the couch.
Next	The meeting is next week.
Near	The park is near my house.
Minus	The bill was minus the discount.
Like	I like your shirt.
Hence	I was tired, hence I went to bed early.
From	She came from the city.
Following	Following the meeting, we will have lunch.
For	I’m going for a walk.
Except	I like all fruits except bananas.
Except for	I like all fruits except for bananas.
Excluding	The price is Rs100, excluding tax.