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
as far as [preposition]

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

Ex: As far as the budget allows , we can make some adjustments .
as much as
as much as [preposition]

used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

Ex: He 's known to exercise as much as three times a week .
far from
far from [preposition]

suggesting a substantial contrast from what is expected or desired

Ex: The journey was far from smooth ; we encountered several obstacles .
in addition to
in addition to [preposition]

used to add extra or supplementary information

Ex: In addition to the main prize , there are also several consolation prizes .
in excess of
in excess of [preposition]

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

Ex: The population of the city is in excess of 1 million people .
on top of
on top of [preposition]

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

Ex: On top of studying for exams , he also had to prepare for a presentation .
{num} out of {num}
{num} out of {num} [preposition]

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

Ex:
over and above
over and above [preposition]

beyond what is expected, required, or usual

Ex: He studied over and above the syllabus .
up to
up to [preposition]

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

Ex: The discount applies to purchases up to $ 100 .
in the least
in the least [phrase]

used to emphasize that something is minimal or not at all

Ex: The criticism did n't bother him in the least ; he remained confident in his decisions .
at a snail's pace
at a snail's pace [phrase]

with a very slow rate

Ex: The line at the DMV was moving at a snail 's pace , and people were getting impatient .
Compound Prepositions
Place or Time Quantity or Degree Similarity or Contradiction Purpose & Intention
Reference & Relation Attribution & Consequence Association & Compliance Conformity & Connection
Exception & Exclusion Means or Cause Availability or Preference