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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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as far as
[preposition]

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

Ex: As far as the eye could see , there was nothing but desert .
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across from
[preposition]

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

Ex: The restaurant is just across from the movie theater .
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along with
[preposition]

together with something else

Ex: A sense of excitement came along with the announcement .
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within a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them

Ex: The store is in close proximity to the shopping mall .
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as of
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used to indicate a specific point in time or a reference point from which information or a situation is being considered

Ex: As of next week , our office will be operating under revised working hours .
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inside of
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used to express a timeframe or deadline that is expected to be met

Ex: The company pledged to launch the new product inside of a month .
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prior to
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used to indicate that something happens or is done before a particular event or point in time

Ex: She arrived prior to the event .
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subsequent to
[preposition]

following in time or order

Ex: Subsequent to his resignation , an interim CEO was appointed .
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up to
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used to indicate a limit or boundary, typically in terms of physical distance or location

Ex: You can park in any available space up to the entrance .
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up until
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used to describe a specific point or period of time that extends until a certain moment or event

Ex: The restaurant serves breakfast up until 11 a.m.
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referring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place

Ex: He learned a lot in the course of his studies .
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