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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Prepositions
with
with [preposition]

used to indicate association or ownership of something

Ex: She walked into the room with a smile on her face .
of
of [preposition]

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

Ex: This is a picture of my family at the beach .
in possession of
in possession of [preposition]

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

Ex: The company is in possession of sensitive customer data .
of
of [preposition]

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

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

in charge of organizing or leading an event or situation

Ex: The entire plan was behind his vision for the future .
on
on [preposition]

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

Ex: Responsibility for the delay is on the contractor .
under
under [preposition]

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

Ex: This area is under strict lockdown .
with
with [preposition]

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

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

having control or responsibility for someone or something

Ex: She is in charge of the marketing department .
on the part of
on the part of [preposition]

from the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group

Ex: The mistake was made on the part of the contractor , who failed to follow the instructions .
for
for [preposition]

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

Ex: Parents are responsible for their children 's well-being .
Prepositions
Prepositions of Place Prepositions of Vertical Position Prepositions of Horizontal Position Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
Prepositions of Movement and Direction Prepositions of Time Prepositions of Relative Time Prepositions of Duration and Repetition
Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity Prepositions of Difference and Contrast Prepositions of Purpose and Intention Prepositions of Manner and Medium
Prepositions of Instrument and Agency Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility Prepositions of Topic Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization
Prepositions of Exclusion Prepositions of Cause and Reason Prepositions of Company and Connection Prepositions of Absence and Separation
Prepositions of Support or Opposition Prepositions of Target and Destination Prepositions of Attribution and Preference Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations Prepositions of Parameter and Specification Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence Prepositions of Rank and Occupation Prepositions of Sequence and Condition Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference Prepositions of Basis