Place or Time: English Vocabulary List

used to indicate a position or location that is directly opposite or facing something else

"The bank is across from the school."

"The hotel is located across from the beach so guests have a beautiful ocean view."

together with something else

"He came along with his sister."

"She went to the party along with her best friend and they had a great time."

within a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them

"The school is in close proximity to the park."

"The school is in close proximity to the library so students can walk there easily."

used to indicate a specific point in time or a reference point from which information or a situation is being considered

"As of Monday the store will close."

"As of today I am officially retired after working for the company for thirty five years."

used to express a timeframe or deadline that is expected to be met

"Finish inside of an hour."

"The urgent medical report needs to be completed and submitted inside of the next two business days."

used to indicate that something happens or is done before a particular event or point in time

"Prior to the meeting we ate lunch."

"Prior to the meeting please review the documents that were sent to you by email."

following in time or order

"Subsequent to the storm we cleaned up."

"Subsequent to the storm many homes were without power for several days."

used to describe a specific point or period of time that extends until a certain moment or event

"Up until yesterday I was happy."

"Up until last year he had never traveled outside of his hometown in his entire life."

referring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place

"In the course of time."

"Over the course of the summer internship, she gained valuable experience in project management and teamwork."

used to indicate the extent or distance up to which something applies or reaches

"As far as I know."

"As far as the current regulations are concerned, all employees must adhere to the updated safety protocols."

used to indicate a limit or boundary, typically in terms of physical distance or location

"Up to the door."

"The water level rose rapidly, reaching up to the second floor of the riverside building."