Prepositions and Determiners: 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."

in, at, or to a higher position

"The bird flew above."

"The plane flew above the clouds so we could not see the ground during most of the flight."

in a position very close to someone or something

"Sit next to me."

"The small cafe was located next to the bustling market, attracting many shoppers with its aroma."

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

"The cat hid behind."

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

across from one side to the other

"He jumped over the fence."

"He jumped over the fence to escape from the angry dog that was chasing him through the yard."

ahead of something else in a sequence or order

"Bring it before the meeting starts."

"Bring me the report before Friday so I can review it over the weekend."

at a later time than something

"We will eat after the show."

"After the rain stopped we went outside to play in the fresh air."

used to show a particular place or position

"Meet me at the station."

"Meet me at the station at six o'clock so we can catch the train together."

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

"She lives in London."

"She lives in a small apartment near the city center with her two cats."

in contact with and upheld by a surface

"The book is on the table."

"The book is on the table next to the lamp and the coffee cup."

in a position beneath or underneath

"The temperature is below zero."

"The temperature dropped below zero last night so the roads are very icy and dangerous."

to or at higher position without direct contact

"The plane flew above."

"A large, fluffy cloud drifted lazily above the mountain peak."

on the opposite side of a given area or location

"They walked across the street."

"We could see the ancient ruins clearly from across the valley."

at a short distance away from someone or something

"The school is near the park."

"I live near the park so I can walk there every morning before work."

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

"The bank is between the cafe and the shop."

"The library is between the bank and the post office on Main Street."

at the rear or back side of an object or area

"The dog is behind the door."

"He was hiding behind the curtain, waiting to surprise everyone."

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

"I live with my parents."

"I went to the beach with my friends and we swam in the ocean all day."

used to say where someone or something goes

"I go to school every day."

"She gave the gift to her mother who was very happy and grateful for it."

one more of the same kind of object or living thing

"I would like another cup."

"I would like another cup of coffee please because this one is already cold."

used to refer to an object or person that is physically close to us

"This is my house."

"This is the best pizza I have ever eaten and I will definitely come back again."

used to refer to the more distant of two people or things near the speaker

"Look at that bird."

"That old oak tree in the distance has stood on the hill for over a hundred years."

used to talk about two things or people

"Both are good."

"Both of the children enjoyed the exciting adventure story that their grandmother read to them."

used to introduce a clause or phrase in a general manner

"What you said matters."

"What we need to achieve is a clear understanding of the underlying causes before implementing any solutions."

used when we want to talk about a person or thing for the first time or when other people may not know who or what they are

"I have a dog."

"I need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

at a position above or higher than something

"The lamp is over the table."

"A beautiful chandelier hung directly over the center of the dining room table."

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

"The book is under table."

"The hidden treasure was buried deep under the old oak tree."