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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Prepositions
above [preposition]

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

Ex: Their team is two places above ours in the standings .
below [preposition]

in a position of lesser importance or status

Ex: This company 's performance was ranked below the top firms .
beneath [preposition]

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

Ex: After the reorganization , she was placed beneath her former teammates .
over [preposition]

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

Ex: The general holds command over all units .
under [preposition]

having a position subordinate to someone in a hierarchy

Ex: Soldiers serve under a commanding officer .
for [preposition]

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

Ex: The union leader advocated for the workers .
vice [preposition]

used to indicate a substitute or replacement for someone or something

Ex:
on behalf of [preposition]

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

Ex: He donated money to the charity on behalf of his family .
in [preposition]

used to indicate someone's participation in a profession, industry, or institution

Ex: They 've been in tech since the early 2000s .
for [preposition]

used to indicate a professional affiliation or employment relationship

Ex: They work for a government agency .
with [preposition]

used to indicate association with a particular organization or company

Ex: She works with a multinational corporation .