Prepositions - Prepositions of State and Influence

used to describe a condition or state of being

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

used to indicate being close to a particular state or condition

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

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

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

at the starting point of a major development or change

under the influence of a drug or intoxicating substance

used to indicate the state of abstaining from or being free from the effects or influence of that substance

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

used to express a position of influence, control, or authority over a person, group, or situation