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Prepositions - Prepositions of Relative Time
These prepositions specify time relative to a specific point of reference and indicate whether something happened earlier or later than that point.
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ago
[preposition]
used to show how far back in the past something happened
Ex: They got married ten years ago.
to
[preposition]
used to show how much time remains until a certain hour
Ex: The train departs fifteen minutes to seven .
ahead of
[preposition]
used to indicate that an event or action occurs before a specified time or deadline
Ex: They arrived at the party ahead of time .
beyond
[preposition]
happening or continuing after a certain time or event
Ex: The celebrations lasted beyond the weekend .
from
[preposition]
used for showing the time when something begins to happen or exist
Ex: We will be open from Monday for the summer season .
in
[preposition]
used to state how long it will be until something happens
Ex: Dinner will be ready in half an hour.
past
[preposition]
used to indicate a point in time that is beyond or later than a specified moment
Ex: The show begins at five past eight , so do n't be late .
post
[preposition]
used to indicate a position or time that comes after or later than another
Ex: The article will be published on the website post editorial review.
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