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Prepositions - Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution

These prepositions signify changing one thing for another or adopting something in the place of another.

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Categorized English Prepositions
for
for
[preposition]

used to indicate a transaction or trading of one thing in return for another

Ex: I bought the book for 10 dollars .
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to
to
[preposition]

used to express a rate of exchange between two quantities

Ex: The book is priced at twenty dollars to the set .
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against
against
[preposition]

used to indicate the exchange, substitution, trade, or compensation of one item, service, or benefit for another

Ex: She exchanged her euros at a favorable rate against the dollar .
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in exchange for
in exchange for
[preposition]

as a transaction where one thing is given or done to receive another as compensation or consideration

Ex: The company provided free samples in exchange for feedback from customers .
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in return for
in return for
[preposition]

used to indicate an action, item, or favor given or done as a compensation for something else

Ex: The team offered free tickets to the game in return for fans ' loyalty .
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instead of
instead of
[preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something else

Ex: She wore flats instead of heels to the party for comfort .
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in lieu of
in lieu of
[preposition]

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

Ex: She offered her time in lieu of a monetary donation to the charity .
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in place of
in place of
[preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something

Ex: She was appointed as the team leader in place of the previous manager .
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rather than
rather than
[preposition]

used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other

Ex: He enjoys reading books rather than watching TV in his free time .
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in favor of
in favor of
[preposition]

used to express the act of giving up one's position, role, or opportunity to someone else

Ex: The actor graciously declined the lead role in favor of a promising newcomer .
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