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Prepositions - Prepositions of Manner and Medium

These prepositions indicate how something is done or through what channel or medium it is achieved.

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Categorized English Prepositions
by
by
[preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The problem was solved by teamwork. 
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in
in
[preposition]

used to indicate the language or means of communication

Ex: The book is written in English. 
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like
like
[preposition]

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something

Ex: What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that. 
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by
by
[preposition]

used in expressions showing how something occurs

Ex: I heard by chance that she had moved. 
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on
on
[preposition]

used to specify the medium for transmitting, recording, or storing information

Ex: I jotted the idea down quickly on a scrap of paper. 
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through
through
[preposition]

used to indicate the method or channel by which something is done

Ex: He found the answer through careful research. 
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astride
astride
[preposition]

used to indicate a position where someone is sitting or standing with a leg on each side of an object

Ex: He sat astride the horse, ready to ride into the distance. 
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with
with
[preposition]

used to indicate the means or method employed to accomplish a particular action or goal

Ex: She painted the picture with a brush. 
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without
without
[preposition]

used to indicate not having or being deprived of a particular element

Ex: He completed the assignment without any assistance. 
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by way of
by way of
[preposition]

through a particular method, route, or means

Ex: We will travel to the conference by way of the express train for a faster journey. 
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by means of
by means of
[preposition]

by using or with the help of something

Ex: He communicated with his family by means of letters and phone calls. 
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by dint of
by dint of
[preposition]

through the force, effort, or influence of someone or something

Ex: She achieved her success by dint of hard work and determination. 
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via
via
[preposition]

used to indicate that something or someone moves or travels by passing through a place on the way to another

Ex: You can reach the museum via this bridge. 
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