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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
[preposition]

used to describe a condition or state of being

Ex: The project is currently at a standstill .
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in
[preposition]

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

Ex: The team was in high spirits after the win.
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near
[preposition]

used to indicate being close to a particular state or condition

Ex: The country is near economic collapse due to the ongoing crisis .
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under
[preposition]

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

Ex: The road is under construction .
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on the brink of
[preposition]

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

Ex: The company is on the brink of bankruptcy due to mounting debts .
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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: They were on the verge of giving up when they finally found the solution .
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on the cusp of
[preposition]

at the starting point of a major development or change

Ex: As graduation approached, Sarah felt like she was on the cusp, ready to embark on a new chapter in her life.
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on
[preposition]

under the influence of a drug or intoxicating substance

Ex: They caught him driving while on narcotics .
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off
[preposition]

used to indicate abstaining from or suspending an activity or habit

Ex: They 've been off meat since January .
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under
[preposition]

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

Ex: Citizens lived under a harsh dictatorship .
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over
[preposition]

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

Ex: The committee holds sway over key hiring decisions .
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