English Prepositions for "Ownership and Responsibility"

with

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i

ɪ

th

ð

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used to indicate association or ownership of something

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The painting on the wall with the golden frame is a masterpiece.

The dog ran off with the ball.

of

preposition

o

ʌ

f

v

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

in possession of

preposition

/ɪn pəzˈɛʃən ʌv/

Collocation

used to show that someone has control or ownership of a particular object or item

of

preposition

o

ʌ

f

v

used to denote a connection between a larger entity and its component or constituent part

behind

preposition

b

e

ɪ

h

i

aɪ

n

d

in charge of organizing or leading an event or situation

on

preposition

o

ɑ:

n

used to indicate the focus of obligation, blame, or responsibility

under

preposition

/ˈʌndɚ/

being subject to the rule, authority, or governance of something or someone

with

preposition

w

i

ɪ

th

ð

used to indicate the person or entity who is accountable or in charge of something

in charge of

preposition

/ɪn tʃˈɑːɹdʒ ʌv/

Collocation

having control or responsibility for someone or something

on the part of

preposition

/ɑːnðə pˈɑːɹt ʌv/

Collocation

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

for

preposition

f

o

ɔ:

r

used to indicate that the responsibility or decision-making authority lies with a specific person

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