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Prepositions - Prepositions of Attribution and Preference

These prepositions attribute a quality to a person or identify it as their characteristic, or refer to people's priorities and preferences.

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Categorized English Prepositions
for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate the anticipated or typical behavior, qualities, or outcomes associated with a particular entity

Ex: The car is fast for its price range. 
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like
like
[preposition]

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something

Ex: It’s just like you to make a joke in a serious situation. 
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unlike
unlike
[preposition]

not typical of; not characteristic of

Ex: It's unlike David to be this late. 
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as
as
[preposition]

used to describe the role, position, or function that a person or thing has

Ex: His words hit me as an insult. 
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at
at
[preposition]

used to indicate an attribution or skill possessed by someone

Ex: She is excellent at playing the piano. 
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of
of
[preposition]

used to attribute a quality, characteristic, or manner to someone or something

Ex: It was kind of you to help. 
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above
above
[preposition]

used to express a preference or choice in favor of one option over another

Ex: They placed profit above public safety. 
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after
after
[preposition]

in a position that is next in order or importance

Ex: Safety features come after aesthetics in this design. 
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before
before
[preposition]

in a position of greater importance or priority relative to something else

Ex: She always puts family before work. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to indicate a preference or choice in favor of something

Ex: She chose tea over coffee. 
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at the expense of
at the expense of
[preposition]

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another

Ex: His success came at the expense of his personal life, as he devoted all his time to work. 
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out of preference for

in accordance with one's desire or liking

Ex: She ordered the vegetarian dish out of preference for plant-based meals. 
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