Prepositions - Prepositions of Cause and Reason
These prepositions clarify why something happened or is the case.
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[preposition]
used to specify the cause or reason behind an action or a state
Ex: She from migraine .
of
[preposition]
used to express the cause or reason for a particular event, condition, or state
Ex: He of natural causes .
with
[preposition]
used to specify the factor or circumstance that contributes to a particular outcome or situation
against
[preposition]
used to indicate acting as a defense in the face of a negative force or outcome
Ex: The insurance policy provided against natural disasters .
about
[preposition]
used to show the reason for someone's feelings, actions, or opinions
Ex: He ’s about starting his new job next week .
by virtue of
[preposition]
because of a particular quality, attribute, or right possessed by someone or something

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