Prepositions of Direction -All you need to know with examples

Prepositions of Direction -All you need to know with examples

Prepositions are a crucial element in the English language, helping to establish relationships between different parts of a sentence. They indicate time, place, and direction, or introduce an object, making the sentence clearer and more precise. Without prepositions, our sentences would become unclear or incomplete.

Prepositions of Direction:

 

Despite – in spite of

   Example: They finished despite the obstacles. 

Towards – in the direction of

   Example: She walked towards the exit. Across from – opposite

   Example: The store is across from the park. Along with – together with

   Example: He went along with his brother. Amid – in the middle of

   Example: She stood amid the crowd. Around – surrounding

   Example: They gathered around the table. As far as – to a certain distance

   Example: They ran as far as the lake. Aside from – apart from

   Example: Aside from work, he enjoys hiking. Away from – moving further

   Example: She moved away from the noise. Barring – except for

   Example: Barring any delays, we will arrive on time. Close to – near

Example: He lives close to the school. 

Contrary to – in opposition to

Example: Contrary to belief, cats are social. Down – towards a lower position

Example: She went down the stairs. Except for – excluding

Example: Except for John, everyone attended. Far from – distant from

Example: The village is far from the city. 

Inside of – within

Example: The treasure is inside of the chest. 

Instead of – in place of

Example: She chose tea instead of coffee. 

Left of – to the left side of

Example: The car is parked left of the entrance. 

Near to – close to

Example: The bus stop is near to my house. 

Opposed to – against

Example: They are opposed to the new policy.