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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
[preposition]

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

Ex: We 've covered as far as the history of ancient civilizations .
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as much as
[preposition]

used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

Ex: The temperature can as much as 20 degrees overnight in the desert .
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far from
[preposition]

suggesting a substantial contrast from what is expected or desired

Ex: Her behavior far from polite .
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in addition to
[preposition]

used to add extra or supplementary information

Ex: In addition to their regular duties , the team was asked to prepare a presentation for the board meeting .
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in excess of
[preposition]

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

Ex: The car 's speed in excess of 120 miles per hour .
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on top of
[preposition]

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

Ex: On top of his work commitments , he 's also coaching his son 's soccer team .
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used to indicate the number or proportion of elements that meet a specific condition within a larger set

Ex: She completed 7 out of 8 assignments for the semester.
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over and above
[preposition]

beyond what is expected, required, or usual

Ex: They over and above the required amount .
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up to
[preposition]

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

Ex: You can up to ten guests to the party .
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in the least
[phrase]

used to emphasize that something is minimal or not at all

Ex: He did n't in the least to lend a hand when he saw someone in need .
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with a very slow rate

Ex: The paperwork was being at a snail 's pace, causing delays in the approval process .
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