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Prepositions - Prepositions of State and Influence

These prepositions indicate the state or conditions of a person or thing or specify the factors that influence them.

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Categorized English Prepositions
at
at
[preposition]

used to describe a condition or state of being

Ex: She was at peace with her decision. 
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in
in
[preposition]

used to indicate being in a particular situation, mood, or physical state

Ex: She was in tears after hearing the news. 
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near
near
[preposition]

used to indicate being close to a particular state or condition

Ex: The company is near bankruptcy. 
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under
under
[preposition]

being in the process of a particular action, treatment, or change

Ex: The material is currently under review. 
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on the brink of
on the brink of
[preposition]

very close to doing or experiencing something, especially something significant or critical

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries were on the brink of collapse before a last-minute agreement was reached. 
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on the verge of
on the verge of
[preposition]

very close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point

Ex: She was on the verge of laughter as she watched the comedy show, unable to contain her amusement. 
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on the cusp of
on the cusp of
[preposition]

at the starting point of a major development or change

Ex: She was on the cusp of starting a new chapter in her life as she graduated from college and prepared for her first job. 
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on
on
[preposition]

under the influence of a drug or intoxicating substance

Ex: He's definitely on something, judging by his behavior. 
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off
off
[preposition]

used to indicate abstaining from or suspending an activity or habit

Ex: She's been off sugar for a month. 
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under
under
[preposition]

being subject to the rule, authority, or governance of something or someone

Ex: The country is under the rule of a monarchy. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express having power or influence in relation to something or someone

Ex: He had complete control over the budget. 
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