Adverbs and Prepositions: English Vocabulary List

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

"The temperature dropped below zero."

"The temperature dropped below zero last night so the puddles have frozen and become slippery and dangerous."

having a relatively great vertical extent

"The shelf is too high."

"The high shelf in the kitchen holds the special dishes that we rarely use at all."

to, in, or at any place

"I cannot find it anywhere."

"I cannot find my keys anywhere and I am going to be late for work if I do not leave soon."

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

"The cat hid behind."

"He waited patiently behind the curtain, hoping to surprise her."

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

"Everyone passed including me."

"The price of the meal includes drinks including coffee tea and soft drinks."

for one person or thing

"One per person."

"The admission fee is twenty dollars per adult, with children under twelve entering for free."

in the direction of a particular person or thing

"He walked toward the door."

"He walked slowly toward the door because he did not want to leave the party."

in regard to what someone has said or written

"According to the teacher we have homework."

"According to the weather forecast it will rain tomorrow so bring an umbrella."

used to show that a person or thing looks like someone or something else

"She is as me."

"She dressed herself as a famous historical figure for the costume party, complete with elaborate details."

used to provide an example

"He is like a brother."

"Many animals, like lions and tigers, are powerful predators in their natural habitats."

before a specific period of time passes

"Finish within an hour."

"Please ensure you complete the entire assignment within the allocated two-hour timeframe for submission."

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

"The temperature dropped below zero."

"The temperature dropped below zero last night so the puddles have frozen and become slippery and dangerous."

used to show that something or someone is directly below or under something

"The keys are underneath the mat."

"The cat was hiding underneath the bed because it was scared of the loud thunder."

toward a lower level or position

"The plane flew downward toward the runway."

"The plane flew downward toward the runway and landed smoothly despite the strong wind blowing across the airport."

not in the distance

"A police officer was nearby."

"A police officer was nearby and quickly came to help when he saw the accident happen right in front of him."

toward a higher level

"The balloon floated upward into the sky."

"The balloon floated upward into the sky and soon disappeared from our view behind the white fluffy clouds."

at a great distance or elevation from the ground or a reference point

"The plane flew high."

"The eagle soared high above the snow-capped mountains, surveying its vast territory."

in the direction of a road, path, etc., indicating a forward movement

"We walked along the beach."

"We walked along the beach collecting shells and watching the waves crash against the shore in the evening light."

to, in, or at any place

"I cannot find my keys anywhere."

"I cannot find my keys anywhere and I am going to be late for work if I do not leave soon."

to or in all places

"I looked everywhere."

"I looked everywhere for my phone but I could not find it so I think I lost it."

not in or to any place

"I found it nowhere."

"After searching the entire house, he realized the lost keys were nowhere to be found."

in, at, or to some unspecified place

"Let us go somewhere nice."

"I think I left my keys somewhere in the house this morning."

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

"Go away please."

"Go away please because I need some time alone to think about what happened today."

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa."

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa because it is scared of the loud thunder outside."

used to refer to moving past or alongside something or someone

"She walked by."

"I go to work by bus every morning because it is cheaper than driving and less stressful."

in a straight line from one point to another without turning or pausing

"Look directly at the camera."

"Look directly at the camera and smile so that we can take a good photo for your passport."

at or toward a lower level or position

"Look down there."

"The frightened cat slowly climbed down from the tall tree after being coaxed by its owner."

at or toward a higher level or position

"Look up now."

"The children excitedly pointed up at the hot air balloon as it floated gracefully across the morning sky."

under the surface of the earth

"The subway runs underground."

"The subway runs underground through tunnels beneath the city streets so it does not interfere with traffic above."

in the center of or surrounded by a group of things or people

"He is popular among his friends."

"Among all the applicants she was the most qualified and experienced for the job."

to the inner part or a position inside a place

"She walked into the room."

"He jumped into the cold river to save the drowning child without any hesitation."

used to show movement to a position or on a place or object

"Jump onto the mat."

"The agile cat leaped gracefully onto the highest shelf of the bookcase, surveying its domain."

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

"Move off the road."

"Please step off the busy road and wait on the sidewalk until the traffic has completely cleared."

without much space between

"Sit close to the fire."

"Sit close to the fire so that you can stay warm on this cold winter night."

in addition to something else

"Two plus two equals four."

"The rent is five hundred dollars per month plus utilities like water and electricity."

up to a particular event or point in time

"Wait till I come back."

"Wait till I come back do not leave the house until I return."

used to introduce differences between two things or people

"Unlike his brother he is shy."

"Unlike his brother who is very outgoing he is shy and prefers to stay home."

used to indicate that something or someone moves or travels by passing through a place on the way to another

"We flew to Paris via London."

"We traveled to Paris via London because the direct flight was too expensive."

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

"He behaved badly at school."

"He behaved badly at school and the teacher sent him to the principal office for punishment."

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

"I cannot live without water."

"She left the house without her umbrella and got completely soaked in the rain."

in or to the direction opposite to the front

"He fell backward onto the ground."

"He fell backward onto the ground after slipping on a banana peel that someone had carelessly left on the sidewalk."

used to show exclusion or exception from a group or category

"Everyone but him left."

"All the students passed the exam but one who had not studied."