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Prepositions - Prepositions of Distance and Proximity

These prepositions are used to indicate how near or far something or someone is from another entity.

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Categorized English Prepositions
between
[preposition]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

Ex: The signpost stands between the crossroads , guiding travelers to their destinations .
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for
[preposition]

used to indicate the extent or distance of something

Ex: The river flowed for hundreds of kilometers before reaching the ocean .
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from
[preposition]

used to show the origin or starting point of a distance or interval

Ex: The school is located three miles from the city center .
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near
[preposition]

at a short distance away from someone or something

Ex: We found a charming bed and breakfast near the picturesque lake .
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within
[preposition]

in the limits or boundaries of a place

Ex: No construction is allowed within the reserve .
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next to
[preposition]

in a position very close to someone or something

Ex: There is a small café next to the movie theater .
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up against
[preposition]

used to indicate closeness or contact between two objects or entities

Ex: The cat was up against its owner .
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Sign in

within a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them

Ex: The store is in close proximity to the shopping mall .
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around
[preposition]

used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point

Ex: A small café opened around the intersection last week .
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beside
[preposition]

next to and at the side of something or someone

Ex: She walked beside the river , enjoying the view .
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alongside
[preposition]

used to indicate being positioned or situated next to something or someone

Ex: He walked alongside his friend during the parade .
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against
[preposition]

in direct contact with or close proximity to

Ex: The child pressed her face against the window .
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