Prepositions - Prepositions of Basis

These prepositions indicate the basis of information or judgements.

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Prepositions
around [preposition]

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

Ex: The festival is planned around traditional music and dance .
upon [preposition]

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

Ex: The decision was made upon careful consideration of all the available options .
on [preposition]

used to show something is based upon or modeled after something

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after [preposition]

with the name of or in memory of

Ex: They called the baby after his grandfather .
given [preposition]

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

Ex: She made an impressive recovery , given the severity of her injury .
considering [preposition]

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

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in accordance with a particular style, tradition, or expectation

Ex: His attire was in keeping with the formal dress code of the gala .
in adherence to [preposition]

in accordance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

Ex: The project was completed in adherence to the established timeline .
on the basis of [preposition]

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

Ex: They made their decision on the basis of available evidence .
in terms of [preposition]

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

Ex: The project was successful in terms of meeting deadlines and objectives .