Prepositions - Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations

These prepositions specify quantities or clarify mathematic functions in sentences.

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Prepositions
by [preposition]

used to indicate the extent or dimensions of a margin

Ex: The bullet missed her by a few centimeters .
of [preposition]

used to express a specific amount, age, value, etc.

Ex: She bought two kilos of apples from the market .
in excess of [preposition]

used to indicate a quantity or amount that surpasses a specified limit

Ex: The population of the city is in excess of 1 million people .
below [preposition]

less than a specified quantity, measurement, or standard

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

used to indicate a proximate or close amount

Ex: The weight of the object is near 10 kilograms .
close to [preposition]

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

Ex: He drank close to a liter of water after the workout .
less [preposition]

used to indicate subtraction or the exclusion of something from a total or whole

Ex: She had 12 cookies less the ones she ate .
on [preposition]

used to indicate an increase or addition to a particular quantity, amount, or measurement

Ex: There 's an added surcharge on international flights .
in addition to [preposition]

used to add extra or supplementary information

Ex: In addition to the main prize , there are also several consolation prizes .
beside [preposition]

used to convey the idea of something being in addition to or accompanying the main thing mentioned

Ex: The museum showcases a collection of artwork from various periods , beside its historical artifacts .
as well as [preposition]

used to introduce another item or person that is included in the same category or group as the previous one

Ex: She speaks English as well as French .
on top of [preposition]

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

Ex: On top of studying for exams , he also had to prepare for a presentation .
over and above [preposition]

beyond what is expected, required, or usual

Ex: He studied over and above the syllabus .
by [preposition]

used in mathematical operations to show multiplication or division

Ex: I multiplied 7 by 8 to find the total .
plus [preposition]

used to indicate that something is increased by or combined with another thing; with the addition of

Ex: He ran five miles plus another two for warm-up.
minus [preposition]

used to show that something is taken away from a total

Ex: He had 10 cookies minus the ones he gave away .
into [preposition]

used to indicate division

Ex: The cake was divided into equal slices .
times [preposition]

used to multiply a number by another

Ex: