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Prepositions - Prepositions of Basis

These prepositions indicate the basis of information or judgements.

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around
[preposition]

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

Ex: The movie's plot revolves around a mysterious disappearance.
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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 .
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on
[preposition]

used to show something is based upon or modeled after something

Ex: The contract relies on trust.
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after
[preposition]

with the name of or in memory of

Ex: The street was renamed after a war hero .
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given
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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 .
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considering
[preposition]

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

Ex: The decision was reasonable, considering the information we had at the time.
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in accordance with a particular style, tradition, or expectation

Ex: The music played at the wedding ceremony in keeping with the couple 's cultural heritage .
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in adherence to
[preposition]

in accordance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

Ex: Students must submit their assignments in adherence to the formatting guidelines .
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on the basis of
[preposition]

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

Ex: The policy change was implemented on the basis of feedback from stakeholders .
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in terms of
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referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

Ex: This car is superior to others in terms of fuel efficiency .
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