Prepositions of Time and Place-Example with Sentences

1. Across – from one side to another Example: The bridge spans across the river.

2. Upon – resting on Example: The cat lay upon the cushion.

3. Before – earlier in time Example: She left before the show.

4. Beyond – further than Example: The road continues beyond the horizon.

5. During – throughout a period Example: It rained during the night.

6. In – inside a time or space Example: We met in the park.

7. Off – away from a place Example: He jumped off the rock.

8. Over – above Example: The plane flew over the mountains.

9. Through – in one side and out the other Example: He drove through the tunnel.

10. With – alongside someone or something Example: She danced with her partner.

11. Without – lacking

Example: She left without her bag.

12. Within – inside a boundary

Example: The answer lies within the pages.

13. Under – beneath

Example: The keys are under the mat.

14. Behind – at the back of

Example: The sun set behind the mountains.

15. Across from – on the other side

Example: The restaurant is across from the park.

16. Among – in the midst of

Example: She found herself among friends.

17. Underneath – below the surface

Example: The papers are underneath the book.

18. Near – close by

Example: The school is near my house.

19. Above – at a higher place

Example: The light hangs above the table.

20. Against – in opposition

Example: They voted against the proposal.