Prepositions - Prepositions of Rank and Occupation
These prepositions indicate people's rank on a hierarchy relative to others or their field of activity and occupation.
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above
[preposition]
used to indicate a higher position or status in terms of rank, authority, or hierarchy
Ex: The captain is above the lieutenant in the military structure .
over
[preposition]
used to express a higher position in a hierarchy, ranking, or order
Ex: The senior executive over the junior staff in the organizational structure .
under
[preposition]
having a position subordinate to someone in a hierarchy
Ex: Interns under the supervision of senior staff .
for
[preposition]
used to indicate acting on behalf of someone or something, or standing in their place
on behalf of
[preposition]
used to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person or group
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