Preposition - Definition, Types, Functions and Rules with Examples

What is a Preposition?

A preposition is a word used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence.

What are the types of Prepositions?

Types of Prepositions are:

• Prepositions of Time

• Prepositions of Place and Direction

• Prepositions of Agents or Things

• Phrasal Prepositions

What is Preposition of time?

Prepositions of time show the relationship of time between the nouns to the other parts of a sentence. On, at, in, from, to, for, since, ago, before, till/until, by, etc. are the most common prepositions of time.

What is Preposition of place?

Prepositions of place show the relationship of place between the nouns to the other parts of a sentence. On, at, in, by, from, to, towards, up, down, across, between, among, through, in front of, behind, above, over, under, below, etc. are the most common prepositions of place/ direction.

What is Preposition of agents or things?

Prepositions of agents or things indicate a casual relationship between nouns and other parts of the sentence. Of, for, by, with, about, etc. are the most used and common prepositions of agents or things.