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Prepositions of Basis

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around

upon

after

given

considering

in keeping with

in adherence to

on the basis of

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in terms of

Around

/əraʊnd/

Epenthesis

Silent

preposition

used to indicate a central point or reference that serves as a basis for activities or discussions

Example

The discussion revolved around finding a solution to the problem.

The project is organized around the concept of sustainability.

The event was planned around the theme of innovation.

Upon

/əpɑ:n/

Epenthesis

Silent

ɑ:

preposition

used as a preposition to indicate a basis or condition on which something is done or decided

/ɑ:n/

Epenthesis

Silent

ɑ:

preposition

used to show that something is based on, inspired by, or follows the model of another entity

After

/æftər/

Epenthesis

Silent

preposition

in allusion to or in reference to something mentioned or known earlier

Given

/gɪvən/

Epenthesis

Silent

preposition

used to indicate that something is provided or accepted as a basis for a particular situation or argument

Considering

/kənsɪdərɪng/

Epenthesis

Silent

preposition

used to introduce a particular factor or circumstance that is taken into account when making a judgment, decision, or assessment

In keeping with

/ɪn kˈiːpɪŋ wɪð/

preposition

Collocation

in accordance with a particular style, tradition, or expectation

In adherence to

/ɪn ɐdhˈɪɹəns tuː/

preposition

Collocation

in accordance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

On the basis of

/ɑːnðə bˈeɪsɪs ʌv/

preposition

Collocation

used to indicate the grounds, reasons, or foundation upon which a decision, judgment, or action is made

In terms of

/ɪn tˈɜːmz ʌv/

preposition

Collocation

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

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