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Compound Prepositions - Place or Time

Discover how compound prepositions like "as far as" and "prior to" express place or time in English.

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Compound Prepositions
as far as
as far as
[preposition]

used to indicate the extent or distance up to which something applies or reaches

Ex: I can throw a ball as far as the tree. 
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across from
across from
[preposition]

used to indicate a position or location that is directly opposite or facing something else

Ex: The grocery store is located across from the library. 
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along with
along with
[preposition]

together with something else

Ex: An instruction manual came along with the new appliance. 
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in close proximity to

within a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them

Ex: The new office building is in close proximity to public transportation. 
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as of
as of
[preposition]

used to indicate a specific point in time or a reference point from which information or a situation is being considered

Ex: As of now, the project is on schedule and progressing smoothly. 
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inside of
inside of
[preposition]

used to express a timeframe or deadline that is expected to be met

Ex: Finishing the project inside of a month was a daunting task, but we managed to pull it off. 
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prior to
prior to
[preposition]

used to indicate that something happens or is done before a particular event or point in time

Ex: Please submit your report prior to the deadline. 
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subsequent to
subsequent to
[preposition]

following in time or order

Ex: Subsequent to the merger, the company rebranded entirely. 
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up to
up to
[preposition]

used to indicate a limit or boundary, typically in terms of physical distance or location

Ex: The water reached up to his knees. 
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up until
up until
[preposition]

used to describe a specific point or period of time that extends until a certain moment or event

Ex: I worked on the project up until midnight. 
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(in|over) the course of {sth}

referring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place

Ex: In the course of his career, he gained valuable experience and expertise in his field. 
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