preposition
UK/.prepә'ziʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A word like 'in,' 'on,' or 'at' that links a noun to the rest of the sentence
介词，前置词
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpre- (before) + posit (place) + -ion (noun) = 'something placed before.' A preposition is a word placed before a noun (in the box, on time) to show its relationship to the rest of the sentence. The grammar term mirrors the literal Latin: 'put in front.'
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
In the sentence "on the table," "on" is a preposition.
- 2.
Many learners struggle with English prepositions.
Easily Confused
preposition vs proposition: one prefix apart. pre- (before) → preposition is a grammar word placed before a noun. pro- (forward) → proposition is an idea put forward. They sound alike but belong to totally different worlds.