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Prepositions - Prepositions of Reference

These prepositions allow the speaker to refer to known information to support or elaborate their statements.

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Categorized English Prepositions
by
[preposition]

used to indicate conformity with a standard or expectation

Ex: The company by a strict code of conduct .
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re
[preposition]

used at the beginning of a business letter, etc. to indicate the subject of the letter, or an email that is a reply to a received one

Ex: Re: Account Statement
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under
[preposition]

in conformity with or following a particular standard, rule, or guideline

Ex: All shipments must be under the new regulations .
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according to
[preposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

Ex: According to historical records , the building was constructed in the early 1900s .
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as regards
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used to indicate a connection or reference to something else

Ex: As regards your health , it 's important to follow the doctor 's advice .
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apropos
[preposition]

used to introduce or qualify a relevant or timely comment or topic; with regard to

Ex: Apropos the upcoming event, we should finalize the guest list soon.
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in accordance with
[preposition]

used to show compliance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

Ex: Students are expected to complete their in accordance with the guidelines .
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in (the) light of
[preposition]

because of a particular situation or information

Ex: We made changes to the in light of the weather forecast .
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in relation to
[preposition]

referring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context

Ex: In relation to your concerns about the product quality , we are investigating the matter thoroughly .
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with reference to
[preposition]

used to indicate that something is being mentioned or discussed in relation to a particular subject, source, or context

Ex: The speaker made several important with reference to climate change and its impact on coastal regions .
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pursuant to
[preposition]

following a specific law, regulation, or requirement

Ex: The project was pursuant to the company 's policies .
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in response to
[preposition]

as a reaction or answer to something

Ex: In response to the feedback received, we have made several improvements to the product.
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in connection with
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used to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things

Ex: The announcement was in connection with the company 's quarterly earnings report .
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