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preposition

/ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/
Meanings
  • Preposition

    A word that shows the relationship between other words in a sentence, indicating position, direction, time, manner, or reason.

    - "The book is on the table."
    - "She sings in the shower."
    - "The sun rises in the east."
    - "He arrived before us."
    - "The dog barked at the mailman."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/



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  2. /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/



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Variants
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preposition , prepositional , prepositionally , prepositions
Etymology
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From Old French 'preposicion', from 'pre-' before + 'position' placement.

Trivia
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  1. The longest preposition in English is 'upon the topmost summit of the highest mountain of the remotest range'.

  2. The word 'preposition' itself is a preposition, meaning it comes before the noun 'position'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Postposition: A word that comes after the noun it modifies, functioning as a preposition in other languages.

  2. Infix: A type of morpheme that is inserted within a word, unlike prepositions that come before the noun they modify.

Culture
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Prepositions have been used extensively in literature and art. For instance, in poetry, they can create vivid imagery and add depth to metaphors. In visual arts, they can convey spatial relationships and establish perspective.

How to Memorize "preposition"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sentence with a preposition. For example, 'The ball is under the tree'. Visualize the ball being beneath the tree.

  2. associate

    - Associate prepositions with common phrases. For example, 'on top of', 'beside', 'between', 'under', 'over', 'in front of', 'behind', 'next to', 'inside'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the 'RICE' mnemonic: 'Relationships', 'Indicates', 'Connections', 'Expresses' to remember the function of prepositions.

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