Prepositions - Prepositions of Horizontal Position

These prepositions indicate the position of a person or object relative to a vertical line and show rear and front relations.

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after

[preposition]

in a position behind or following something or someone

Ex: He stacked the books , placing the largest after the smallest .

before

[preposition]

in front of or ahead of something or someone in space

Ex: The mountain loomed large before the travelers .

behind

[preposition]

at the rear or back side of an object or area

Ex: The cat curled up behind the couch .

beyond

[preposition]

at or on the far side of a specified point

Ex: Beyond the garden , a small path led into the woods .

[preposition]

used to show the proximity or position beside something

Ex: The sign was placed by the door .

opposite

[preposition]

on the opposing side of a particular area from someone or something, often facing them

Ex: His desk is positioned opposite mine in the office.

across

[preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: She works across the aisle from me at the office .

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 .

ahead of

[preposition]

used to indicate a position in front of or in advance of someone or something else

Ex: The car pulled ahead of the traffic , reaching the intersection first .

in front of

[preposition]

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

Ex: There was a beautiful garden in front of the school , where students often gathered during breaks .

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Prepositions - Prepositions of Horizontal Position