Prepositions - Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization

These prepositions indicate inclusion, exemplification, or part to whole relations between the elements of a sentence.

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Prepositions
among
among [preposition]

used to indicate inclusion within a group, set, or category

Ex: The athlete is among the top contenders for the championship .
counting
counting [preposition]

including or taking a particular thing or person into account

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in
in [preposition]

used to indicate that something or someone is part of a particular group, place, or thing

Ex: The book is in the list of recommended readings .
including
including [preposition]

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

Ex:
on
on [preposition]

used to indicate that something is included as part of a group, category, or set

Ex: They voted while on the council .
under
under [preposition]

placed in or categorized within a particular heading or classification

Ex: File the documents under " Pending Cases . "
of
of [preposition]

used to specify a particular member of a broader group

Ex: The country of Brazil is known for its diverse ecosystems .
{num} out of {num}
{num} out of {num} [preposition]

used to indicate the number or proportion of elements that meet a specific condition within a larger set

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like
like [preposition]

used to provide an example

Ex: He likes fruits like apples , oranges , and bananas .
such as
such as [preposition]

used to introduce examples of something mentioned

Ex: She enjoys studying subjects such as history and literature .
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