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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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by
[preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The goal was achieved by consistent effort .
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in
[preposition]

used to indicate the language or means of communication

Ex: The message was encoded in binary , making it unreadable without a key .
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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
[preposition]

used in expressions showing how something occurs

Ex: It happened by mistake , not intentionally .
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on
[preposition]

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

Ex: I felt embarrassed when I saw myself on camera.
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through
[preposition]

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

Ex: She applied for the position through a recruiter .
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astride
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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
[preposition]

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

Ex: She built the model airplane with glue and small pieces of wood .
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without
[preposition]

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

Ex: She faced the challenge bravely , without fear .
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by way of
[preposition]

through a particular method, route, or means

Ex: He obtained the information by way of an online search .
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by means of
[preposition]

by using or with the help of something

Ex: She cured her insomnia by means of meditation and yoga .
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by dint of
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through the force, effort, or influence of someone or something

Ex: They overcame the challenges by dint of their teamwork and determination.
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via
[preposition]

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

Ex: She flew to Paris via London .
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