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Compound Prepositions - Quantity or Degree

Explore English compound prepositions for describing quantity or degree with examples like "on top of" and "as much as".

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Compound Prepositions
as far as

used to express the limit or extent of something, often indicating a range or scope

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as much as

used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

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far from

suggesting a substantial contrast from what is expected or desired

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in addition to

used when we want to add an extra piece of information

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in excess of

used to indicate a quantity or amount that surpasses a specified limit

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on top of

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

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number out of number

used to indicate the number or proportion of elements that meet a specific condition within a larger set

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over and above

beyond what is expected, required, or usual

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up to

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

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in the least

used to emphasize that something is minimal or not at all

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at a snail's pace

with a very slow rate

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