Collocations Compound Prepositions English Vocabulary List
Learn compound prepositions that express various situations like time, quantity, purpose, and relation.
11 topics128 words
Place or Time11 words
across fromprepositionused to indicate a position or location that is directly opposite or facing something else
along withprepositiontogether with something else
in close proximity toprepositionwithin a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them
as ofprepositionused to indicate a specific point in time or a reference point from which information or a situation is being considered
inside ofprepositionused to express a timeframe or deadline that is expected to be met
prior toprepositionused to indicate that something happens or is done before a particular event or point in time
subsequent toprepositionfollowing in time or order
up untilprepositionused to describe a specific point or period of time that extends until a certain moment or event
(in|over) the course of {sth}prepositionreferring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place
as far asprepositionused to indicate the extent or distance up to which something applies or reaches
up toprepositionused to indicate a limit or boundary, typically in terms of physical distance or location
Quantity or Degree11 words
far fromprepositionsuggesting a substantial contrast from what is expected or desired
in addition toprepositionused to add extra or supplementary information
in excess ofprepositionused to indicate a quantity or amount that surpasses a specified limit
{num} out of {num}prepositionused to indicate the number or proportion of elements that meet a specific condition within a larger set
over and aboveprepositionbeyond what is expected, required, or usual
in the leastphraseused to emphasize that something is minimal or not at all
at a snail's pacephrasewith a very slow rate
as far asprepositionused to express the limit or extent of something, often indicating a range or scope
as much asprepositionused to convey a significant level or quantity of something
on top ofprepositiondenoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations
up toprepositionindicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value
Similarity or Contradiction6 words
in the vein ofprepositionin a similar style, manner, or genre as something else, often used to indicate inspiration or influence
in opposition to {sb/sth}prepositionused to convay that one is strongly against someone or something
in spite ofprepositionregardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle
as opposed toprepositionin comparison with something else, indicating a difference or distinction
in contrast toprepositionshowing a difference when compared to something else
along the lines of {sth}phraseof the same type as something else or closely resembling it
Purpose & Intention10 words
for the sake of {sb/sth}prepositionbecause of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them
for the purpose ofprepositionwith the intention or aim of achieving a specific objective or goal
in aid ofprepositionwith the goal of providing help or support to someone or something
out of concern forprepositionmotivated by a feeling of worry, care, or consideration for someone or something
in pursuit ofprepositionin the act of seeking, striving for, or trying to achieve something
in hopes (of|that)prepositionwith the expectation or desire for a particular outcome or result
with hopes ofprepositionwith the expectation or desire for a positive outcome
in the interest ofprepositionwith consideration for the benefit, well-being, or advantage of someone or something
in order toprepositionwith the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome
with the intention ofprepositionwith a deliberate purpose or plan to accomplish a specific objective
Reference & Relation13 words
as regardsprepositionused to indicate a connection or reference to something else
(in|with) reference toprepositionused to indicate a relationship or connection to something
with a view toprepositionwith the intention of achieving or considering something
in exchange forprepositionas a transaction where one thing is given or done to receive another as compensation or consideration
(with|in) regard toprepositionused to show that the following statement or discussion is about a specific topic, highlighting its importance and relevance
(in|with) relation toprepositionreferring to or concerning a particular topic, subject, or context
in terms ofprepositionreferring to or considering a specific aspect or factor
on behalf ofprepositionused to indicate that someone is acting or speaking for another person or group
on the basis ofprepositionused to indicate the grounds, reasons, or foundation upon which a decision, judgment, or action is made
on the subject ofprepositionregarding a particular topic or issue
as forprepositionused to introduce a new topic
with respect toprepositionconcerning a specific topic or issue
as {sb} [pleases]phraseused to indicate that someone is free to do something in whichever way they prefer
Attribution & Consequence12 words
pursuant toprepositionfollowing a specific law, regulation, or requirement
in view ofprepositionconsidering a particular fact or circumstance
in (the|) light ofprepositionbecause of a particular situation or information
on the part ofprepositionfrom the perspective or responsibility of a particular individual or group
in case ofprepositionif a specific situation or event occurs
in response toprepositionas a reaction or answer to something
in the event ofprepositionif a particular situation occurs
in the face ofprepositiondespite a challenging or difficult situation
in the midst ofprepositionduring a particular period or while something is happening
on the cusp ofprepositionat the starting point of a major development or change
on the verge ofprepositionvery close to a particular state, situation, or event, often with the implication that it is about to happen or reach a certain point
according toprepositionin regard to what someone has said or written
Association & Compliance16 words
as betweenprepositionused to discuss the relationship or rights of parties involved in a legal matter or contract
as perprepositionused to indicate accordance with a particular standard, rule, or instruction
at the expense ofprepositioncausing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
in alignment withprepositionin agreement with a particular standard, guideline, or objective
in association withprepositionin partnership with a particular person, organization, or entity
in coherence withprepositionin harmony with a particular idea, principle, or concept
in combination withprepositiontogether with something else
in concert withprepositionused to covey that two or more people or things are working together to achieve a common goal
in concurrence withprepositionin agreement with something else, indicating that two or more things are happening simultaneously
in conjunction withprepositionin combination or partnership with another
in connection withprepositionused to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things
in harmony withprepositionin alignment with a particular idea, principle, or concept
in keeping withphrasein accordance with a particular style, tradition, or expectation
in the spirit ofprepositionwith a similar attitude, mindset, or intention as a particular concept or principle
in obedience toprepositionfollowing a specific rule, command, or authority
together withprepositionin addition to or along with
Conformity & Connection15 words
in line withprepositionused to convey that someone or something is conforming to a particular standard, guideline, or expectation
in parallel withprepositionoccurring simultaneously or alongside something else
in step withprepositionmoving at the same pace, rhythm, or level as someone or something else
in sync withprepositionin perfect alignment or harmony with something
in tandem withprepositionused to show that two or more people or things are working together or happening at the same time to achieve a common goal
in unison withprepositionacting or happening together in perfect agreement or harmony
in adherence toprepositionin accordance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard
in agreement withprepositionin harmony with a particular idea, opinion, or viewpoint
in compliance withprepositionadhering to a specific rule, regulation, or requirement
in conformity (with|to)prepositionin accordance with a particular standard, expectation, or norm
in congruence withprepositionin harmony with a particular concept or idea
in correspondenceprepositionused to indicate a matching or parallel relationship with something else
in nature ofprepositionhaving characteristics or qualities similar to a particular type or category
in accordance withprepositionused to show compliance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard
in fulfillment ofprepositionin the act of carrying out or achieving a task, duty, or obligation as required or expected
Exception & Exclusion10 words
aside fromprepositionused to indicate exclusion of a particular thing or person
except forprepositionnot including a specific item, person, or condition
in lieu ofprepositionin replacement of something that is typically expected or required
in place ofprepositionas a substitute for someone or something
instead ofprepositionas a substitute for someone or something else
outside ofprepositionexcluding a particular thing, person, or condition
regardless ofprepositionwithout taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition
out of reach ofprepositionbeyond the distance or capability of someone or something to access or attain
with the exception ofprepositionnot including a specific item, person, or condition
apart fromprepositionused to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone
Means or Cause15 words
by dint ofprepositionthrough the force, effort, or influence of someone or something
by means ofprepositionby using or with the help of something
by way ofprepositionthrough a particular method, route, or means
(by|in) virtue ofprepositionbecause of a particular quality, attribute, or right possessed by someone or something
through the use ofprepositionutilizing a particular method, tool, or technique
in the wake ofprepositionused to convey that something is happening or exists after and often due to another event or action
because ofprepositionused to introduce the reason of something happening
by reason ofprepositionbecause of a particular cause or reason
due toprepositionas a result of a specific cause or reason
on account ofprepositionbecause of a specific reason or cause
owing toprepositionas a result of a particular cause or circumstance
at the hands ofprepositionas a result of actions or treatment carried out by a particular person or group
thanks toprepositionused to express the cause or reason for a particular outcome
in order forprepositionused to indicate the necessary condition or requirement that must be fulfilled for a particular goal or outcome to be achieved
in charge ofprepositionhaving control or responsibility for someone or something
Availability or Preference9 words
in receipt ofprepositionhaving received something, such as a document or communication
in possession ofprepositionused to show that someone has control or ownership of a particular object or item
to handprepositionin close proximity, available, or ready for use
in preference toprepositionin one's favor compared to other options
out of preference forprepositionin accordance with one's desire or liking
in favorprepositionused to show support for or agreement with someone or something
at {one's} disposalphraseused to show that something is available for someone to use whenever necessary
for all I carephraseused when a person is not concerned about something or someone
handprepositionin close proximity, available, or ready for use
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