Prepositions - Prepositions of Topic

These prepositions identify the subject or concern of a discussion or statement.

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Prepositions
about
about [preposition]

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

Ex: She is writing a book about her adventures in Asia
vis-a-vis
vis-a-vis [preposition]

used to show the topic or subject of a statement or question

Ex:
over
over [preposition]

used to express the subject or topic of discussion, consideration, or attention

Ex: There was debate over the new policy .
in
in [preposition]

used to indicate the context or sphere within which the action is taking place

Ex: Every word must be chosen with precision in drafting legal documents .
into
into [preposition]

used to indicate the topic or subject of interest or insight

Ex: The documentary takes viewers into the lives of indigenous communities .
of
of [preposition]

used to indicate awareness or knowledge regarding a specific subject or thing

Ex: I don't know of any available apartments in that area.
on
on [preposition]

relating to or about a particular subject

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re
re [preposition]

about; on the matter of

Ex: Re your request for a refund , we regret to inform you that it has been denied .
regarding
regarding [preposition]

in relation to or concerning someone or something

Ex:
touching
touching [preposition]

used to introduce a topic or to provide further information about a particular subject

Ex:
as for
as for [preposition]

used to introduce a new topic

Ex: As for dinner tonight , how about we try that new restaurant downtown ?
as to
as to [preposition]

used to introduce a topic or issue and provide information about it or clarify it

Ex: The report provides details as to the causes of the delay and outlines steps to prevent similar issues in the future .
with regards to
with regards to [preposition]

used to introduce or refer to the subject or topic of a conversation or written communication

Ex: The adjustments were made with regards to the client 's requirements .
with respect to
with respect to [preposition]

concerning a specific topic or issue

Ex: With respect to your inquiry about the company policy , I will provide you with more information shortly .
on the subject of
on the subject of [preposition]

regarding a particular topic or issue

Ex: On the subject of healthcare , there are ongoing debates about access and affordability .
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