Category: grammar in use
Preposition – “Down”
Preposition down with the meaning towards, in a lower place: Here are examples of how the preposition down is used with the meaning of towards or in a lower place with verbs of motion: She walked down the stairs to the basement. In this example, down indicates movement towards a lower place (the basement) using the verb walked.
Preposition – “By”
Preposition by as an agent or doer: In passive voice constructions, the preposition by is often used to indicate the doer or agent of the action. Here are some examples: The book was written by Mark Twain. In this sentence, by indicates that Mark Twain is the person who wrote the book.
Preposition – “Beyond”
Preposition beyond with the meaning further away in the distance: Here are some examples of using the preposition beyond with the meaning of further away in the distance than something: The mountains in the distance were beautiful, but they were just a glimpse of the majestic peaks beyond.
Preposition – “Between”
Preposition between with the meaning in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects: Here are some examples of how the preposition between can be used to indicate the space that separates two places, people, or objects: The cat sat between the two pillows on the couch.
Prepositions – “Beside” and “Besides”
Preposition beside with the meaning next to or to the side of something: Here are some examples of how the preposition beside can be used to indicate something is located next to or to the side of something else: Preposition besides with the meaning apart from and as well as or in addition to: The preposition besides can have two distinct meanings: apart from and as well as. Here are examples of how besides can be used in both contexts: