Prepositions - Prepositions of Parameter and Specification

These prepositions specify a parameter against which something is judged or measured, or specify a particular entity within a category.

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Prepositions
by
by [preposition]

used to specify the standard or unit used to evaluate or measure something

Ex: They charge by the day for lodging .
in
in [preposition]

used to describe the relationship between one part and the whole

Ex: Only one in a hundred people knew the answer .
in
in [preposition]

used to indicate a particular characteristic being measured, judged, or noticed

Ex: The bags differ in size and shape .
per
per [preposition]

for one person or thing

Ex: The bookstore allows customers to borrow up to three books per visit .
to
to [preposition]

used to indicate the criteria or parameter according to which something is defined or customized

Ex: The meal was prepared to order.
of
of [preposition]

used to specify a particular member of a broader group

Ex: The country of Brazil is known for its diverse ecosystems .
against
against [preposition]

used to indicate the relationship between a sum of money (loan, financing, guarantee) and the corresponding asset or security

Ex: The business owner secured financing against future sales .
for
for [preposition]

used to specify the reference point or standard by which something is judged, compared, or evaluated

Ex: The movie is too intense for young children .
Prepositions
Prepositions of Place Prepositions of Vertical Position Prepositions of Horizontal Position Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
Prepositions of Movement and Direction Prepositions of Time Prepositions of Relative Time Prepositions of Duration and Repetition
Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity Prepositions of Difference and Contrast Prepositions of Purpose and Intention Prepositions of Manner and Medium
Prepositions of Instrument and Agency Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility Prepositions of Topic Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization
Prepositions of Exclusion Prepositions of Cause and Reason Prepositions of Company and Connection Prepositions of Absence and Separation
Prepositions of Support or Opposition Prepositions of Target and Destination Prepositions of Attribution and Preference Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations Prepositions of Parameter and Specification Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence Prepositions of Rank and Occupation Prepositions of Sequence and Condition Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference Prepositions of Basis