English Prepositions for "Rank and Occupation"

Above

simplified /ēbav/

a

ə

b

o

ʌ

v

e

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[ preposition ]

used to indicate a higher position or status in terms of rank, authority, or hierarchy

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She holds a position above her colleagues due to her experience.

The captain is ranked above the lieutenant in the military structure.

Below

simplified /bilow/

b

e

ɪ

l

o

oʊ

w

[ preposition ]

used to indicate a lower position or rank in comparison to something else

Beneath

simplified /bineeth/

b

e

ɪ

n

ea

i:

th

θ

[ preposition ]

used to denote a lower position in terms of status, authority, or rank

Over

simplified /owvēr/

o

oʊ

v

e

ə

r

[ preposition ]

used to express a higher position in a hierarchy, ranking, or order

Under

simplified /andēr/

u

ʌ

n

d

e

ə

r

[ preposition ]

used to indicate a lower position or rank in relation to someone or something else

For

simplified /faawr/

f

o

ɔ:

r

[ preposition ]

used to indicate acting on behalf of someone or something, or standing in their place

Vice

simplified /vais/

v

i

aɪ

c

s

e

[ preposition ]

in place of; as a substitute for

On behalf of

/ˌɑːn bɪhˈæf ʌv/

[ preposition ]

Collocation

used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person or group

In

simplified /in/

i

ɪ

n

[ preposition ]

used to indicate the field, industry, or area in which the person is employed or works

For

simplified /faawr/

f

o

ɔ:

r

[ preposition ]

used to indicate a professional affiliation or employment relationship

With

simplified /widh/

w

i

ɪ

th

ð

[ preposition ]

used to indicate association with a particular organization or company

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