used to indicate the anticipated or typical behavior, qualities, or outcomes associated with a particular entity
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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for
[preposition]
Ex:
She
's
mature
for
her
age
.
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
.
as
[preposition]
used to describe the role, position, or function that a person or thing has
Ex:
She
treated
the
comment
as
a
joke
.
at
[preposition]
used to indicate an attribution or skill possessed by someone
Ex:
She
is
excellent
at
playing
the
piano
.
of
[preposition]
used to attribute a quality, characteristic, or manner to someone or something
Ex:
It
was
kind
of
you
to
help
.
above
[preposition]
used to express a preference or choice in favor of one option over another
Ex:
Honesty
should
come
above
convenience
.
after
[preposition]
in a position that is next in order or importance
Ex:
Her
name
appears
after
his
on
the
guest
list
.
at the expense of
[preposition]
causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
Ex:
The
company
prioritized
profit margins
at the expense of
employee
satisfaction
.
out of preference for
[preposition]
in accordance with one's desire or liking
Ex:
They
selected
the
beach
resort
out of preference for
warm
weather
destinations
.