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Prepositions - Prepositions of Material and Origin

These prepositions indicate what something is made or composed of, or where it comes from or what it turns to.

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Categorized English Prepositions
from
[preposition]

used to indicate the substance or source from which something is made or composed

Ex: The table was crafted from solid oak .
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with
[preposition]

used to indicate the material that is used for a purpose

Ex: He built a house with wood and stone .
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in
[preposition]

used to show what something is made of or composed of

Ex: He bought a ring set in platinum as an anniversary gift.
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out of
[preposition]

used to indicate the material that something is made of

Ex: They built the house out of bricks , ensuring durability and strength .
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from
[preposition]

used to indicate the origin or nationality of a person

Ex: The family is from the United States .
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from
[preposition]

used to specify the source or origin of something

Ex: The inspiration for her painting came from nature.
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into
[preposition]

used to indicate a transformation or alteration from one state or condition to another

Ex: The street turned into a bustling marketplace during the festival.
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towards
[preposition]

used to indicate a transition or progression from one state or condition to another

Ex: The town is evolving towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly community .
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of
[preposition]

used to specify the substance or material from which something is constructed or made

Ex: The bridge is built of steel .
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to
[preposition]

used to express a shift or alteration in a state, condition, or situation

Ex: The situation evolved from calm to chaotic .
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