Category: prepositions
Preposition – “Among (Amongst)”
Preposition “Among” with the meaning – situated more in less in relation to several other things: The preposition among, when used to indicate something is situated more or less in relation to several other things, implies that the subject is part of a group or surrounded by other elements. Here are some examples: The red rose stood out among the white ones in the garden. (In this sentence, the red rose is situated within a group of white roses.)
Preposition – “Against”
Preposition “Against” with the meaning -in opposition to: Here are some examples of using the preposition against with the meaning in opposition to: The protesters rallied against the government's new tax policy. She spoke out against the proposed changes to the school curriculum.
Preposition – “After”
Preposition “After” with the meaning -later: Here are some examples of how the preposition after can be used with the meaning of later: I'll call you after I finish my meeting. She always eats dessert after dinner.
Preposition – “Across”
Across with the meaning – through or from one side to another: The preposition across can often be used to mean through or from one side to another. Here are some examples to illustrate its usage: The hikers trekked across the dense forest. (Meaning: The hikers walked through the dense forest.) The river flowed across the valley. (Meaning: The river flowed through the valley, from one side to another.)
Preposition – “Above”
Here are some examples of the preposition above used with the meaning of more than, higher, or as the opposite of under: The temperature today is above freezing. His score was above the class average