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Meaning of preposition
A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
Etymology of preposition
The word 'preposition' comes from the Latin 'praepositio', which is derived from 'prae' meaning 'before' and 'positio' meaning 'placing'.
The term 'preposition' was first used in the 15th century to describe words that are placed before a noun or pronoun to indicate their relationship to other words in a sentence.
Historically, prepositions have been used in various languages, including ancient Greek and Latin, to indicate spatial and temporal relationships between objects and events.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A word that expresses a relation between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, such as 'in', 'on', 'at', 'by', 'with', etc.
- A word that indicates the location, direction, time, manner, or other attributes of a noun or pronoun in a sentence.
- A function word that connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating the relationship between them.
Usage Examples
- The book is on the table, where 'on' is a preposition indicating the location of the book.
- The train is arriving at the station, where 'at' is a preposition indicating the destination of the train.
- The picture is hanging above the sofa, where 'above' is a preposition indicating the location of the picture relative to the sofa.