Prepositions - Prepositions of Level and Range

These prepositions specify the minimum or maximum level of a specific value or the range that is included or excluded from a category.

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Prepositions
above [preposition]

too good for or of greater worth, dignity, or moral standard

Ex: She acted as if she were above such petty arguments .
at [preposition]

used to specify a particular position in a range, degree, or measure

Ex: The temperature stood at 30 degrees Celsius .
below [preposition]

less than a specified quantity, measurement, or standard

Ex: The funds raised were far below the target .
beyond [preposition]

more extensive, extreme, or far-reaching than something else

Ex: This decision goes beyond mere policy changes .
over [preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: The temperature rose over 35 degrees .
beyond [preposition]

outside the limits of something in distance, reach, or capacity

Ex: The keys had fallen beyond her grasp under the sofa .
under [preposition]

less than a particular quantity, standard, or limit

Ex: You must be under 18 to qualify for this program .
up to [preposition]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

Ex: The discount applies to purchases up to $ 100 .
beyond [preposition]

having progressed past a certain stage or level

Ex: We must think beyond the initial proposal .
outside [preposition]

used to specify a range or limit beyond which something does not occur or apply

Ex:
past [preposition]

used to indicate a point or stage that has been surpassed or exceeded

Ex: The project extended past the scheduled deadline .
within [preposition]

in the limits or boundaries of a place

Ex: The suspect was found within the compound .
between [preposition]

used to indicate an interval or range between two amounts or numbers

Ex: The survey respondents were aged between 18 and 25 years .
from [preposition]

used to indicate the starting point or origin of a range, distance, or period

Ex: The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
to [preposition]

used to indicate the endpoint, destination, or conclusion of a range, distance, or period

Ex:
through [preposition]

used to indicate a period, date, or level extending up to and including the specified point

Ex: The book covers chapters 1 through 10 .
within [preposition]

in the limits or boundaries of a place

Ex: The suspect was found within the compound .
outside [preposition]

used to specify a range or limit beyond which something does not occur or apply

Ex:
as far as [preposition]

used to express the limit or extent of something, often indicating a range or scope

Ex: As far as the budget allows , we can make some adjustments .
as much as [preposition]

used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

Ex: He 's known to exercise as much as three times a week .