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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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Categorized English Prepositions
after
after
[preposition]

in a position behind or following something or someone

Ex: She walked out and closed the door after her. 
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before
before
[preposition]

in front of or ahead of something or someone in space

Ex: The cat sat before the fireplace, enjoying the warmth. 
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behind
behind
[preposition]

at the rear or back side of an object or area

Ex: The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat. 
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beyond
beyond
[preposition]

at or on the far side of a specified point

Ex: They found a hidden lake beyond the hills. 
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by
by
[preposition]

used to show the proximity or position beside something

Ex: The park is by the river. 
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opposite
opposite
[preposition]

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

Ex: The two chairs were placed opposite each other in the room. 
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across
across
[preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: My friend lives across the road from us. 
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across from
across from
[preposition]

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

Ex: The grocery store is located across from the library. 
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ahead of
ahead of
[preposition]

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

Ex: he car sped ahead of me on the highway. 
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in front of
in front of
[preposition]

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

Ex: She parked her car in front of the house and rushed inside to get ready for the party. 
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