Starters 2 - Other Prepositions

Here you will learn some other English prepositions, such as "above", "without", and "until", prepared for starter level students.

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before [preposition]

ahead of something else in a sequence or order

Ex: The announcement will be made before the event .

above [preposition]

to or at higher position without direct contact

Ex: The birds flew gracefully above the river .

across [preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: The bakery is located just across the street .

into [preposition]

to the inner part or a position inside a place

Ex: They stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the top floor .

like [preposition]

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another

Ex: My brother is tall like my father .

of [preposition]

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

Ex: This is a picture of my family at the beach .

than [preposition]

used to add a second part to a comparison

Ex: Our team scored more points than the opposing team .

without [preposition]

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

Ex: I ca n't believe you left without me .

to [preposition]

used to say where someone or something goes

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over [preposition]

at a position above or higher than something

Ex: The moon rose over the mountains .

until [preposition]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

Ex: The library is open until 8 PM on weekdays .