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Prepositions - Prepositions of Absence and Separation
These prepositions indicate the lack or absence of something or separation of one thing from another.
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off
[preposition]
used to indicate absence from a usual place or duty, especially work
Ex: She 's off college this semester .
wanting
[preposition]
used to indicate that something is missing or needed
Ex: The cake was dry and bland, wanting some frosting and flavor.
without
[preposition]
used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone
Ex: She sang without music .
for lack of
[preposition]
because there is not enough of something
Ex: She sang for him for lack of words to express her feelings .
for (the) want of something
[phrase]
due to the absence or lack of a specific thing
Ex: For want of a timely decision, opportunities were missed , and the business suffered .
from
[preposition]
used to indicate separation or removal from a position or source
Ex: The employee was dismissed from the company for misconduct .
with
[preposition]
used to indicate separation or removal
Ex: She decided to part with some old clothes.
off
[preposition]
used to indicate separation or removal from a specific object or surface
Ex: He brushed the dust off his jacket .
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