Category: prepositions
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:
Preposition – “Below”
Preposition below with the meaning -lower than or under: Here are some examples of the preposition below used to indicate something that is lower than or under something else: The submarine descended to a depth of 200 meters below the surface of the ocean. Please place the books below the table so they don't clutter the room.
Preposition – “Behind”
Preposition behind with the meaning – at and to the back of something or someone: Here are some examples of the preposition behind used to indicate the position at and to the back of something or someone: She hid behind the tree to avoid being seen. The car is parked behind the building.
Preposition – “Before”
Preposition before with the meaning – till, earlier: Here are some examples of the preposition before used with the meaning of till or earlier than the time or event mentioned: Before five o'clock: I'll meet you at the park before five o'clock. Before dinner: Let's go for a walk before dinner to work up an appetite.
Preposition – “At”
The preposition at can be used to indicate a specific moment or point in time. Here are some examples: The meeting is scheduled at 3:00 PM. I'll be ready to leave at 8:30 in the morning.