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Prepositions - Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility

These prepositions identify the person who owns something or is responsible for or in charge of or some activity.

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Categorized English Prepositions
with
[preposition]

used to indicate association or ownership of something

Ex: She walked into the with her dog .
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of
[preposition]

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

Ex: This is the of my dentist .
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in possession of
[preposition]

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

Ex: The museum in possession of valuable artifacts from ancient civilizations .
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of
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used to denote a connection between a larger entity and its component or constituent part

Ex: The of the book were filled with fascinating stories .
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behind
[preposition]

in charge of organizing or leading an event or situation

Ex: He was the behind the scenes , making everything happen .
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on
[preposition]

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

Ex: Do n't put this on yourself alone .
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under
[preposition]

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

Ex: Citizens under a harsh dictatorship .
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with
[preposition]

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

Ex: Let 's leave the with the professionals .
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in charge of
[preposition]

having control or responsibility for someone or something

Ex: The director in charge of casting actors for the upcoming film .
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on the part of
[preposition]

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

Ex: We apologize for any inconvenience caused on the part of our company.
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for
[preposition]

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

Ex: Parents are for their children 's well-being .
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