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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Prepositions
at
at [preposition]

used to describe a condition or state of being

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

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

Ex:
near
near [preposition]

used to indicate being close to a particular state or condition

Ex: The negotiations are near breakdown .
under
under [preposition]

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

Ex: The building is under renovation .
on the brink of
on the brink of [preposition]

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

Ex: She was on the brink of a major breakthrough in her research .
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: The company is on the verge of bankruptcy if they do n't secure additional funding .
on the cusp of
on the cusp of [preposition]

at the starting point of a major development or change

Ex: As he approached his 65th birthday , he felt he was on the cusp of retirement and a well-deserved break from work .
on
on [preposition]

under the influence of a drug or intoxicating substance

Ex: The suspect seemed to be on drugs during the arrest .
off
off [preposition]

used to indicate abstaining from or suspending an activity or habit

Ex:
under
under [preposition]

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

Ex: This area is under strict lockdown .
over
over [preposition]

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

Ex: The editor exercised power over the final content .
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