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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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Categorized English Prepositions
above
[preposition]

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

Ex: The captain is ranked above the lieutenant in the military structure .
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below
[preposition]

in a position of lesser importance or status

Ex: The assistant manager is below the director .
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beneath
[preposition]

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

Ex: The assistant manager found himself ranked beneath two recent hires .
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over
[preposition]

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

Ex: She answered only to the executive over her .
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under
[preposition]

having a position subordinate to someone in a hierarchy

Ex: Interns operate under the supervision of senior staff .
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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 .
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vice
[preposition]

in place of; as a substitute for

Ex: Jane Smith will be attending the conference vice John Davis, who is unable to attend.
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on behalf of
[preposition]

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

Ex: She signed the contract on behalf of the company .
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in
[preposition]

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

Ex: He 's in finance and knows a lot about markets .
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for
[preposition]

used to indicate a professional affiliation or employment relationship

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

used to indicate association with a particular organization or company

Ex: She works with a multinational corporation .
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