preposition

[ prep-uh-zish-uhn ]

/ ˌprɛp əˈzɪʃ ən /

noun Grammar.

any member of a class of words found in many languages that are used before nouns, pronouns, or other substantives to form phrases functioning as modifiers of verbs, nouns, or adjectives, and that typically express a spatial, temporal, or other relationship, as in, on, by, to, since.

Origin of preposition

1350–1400; Middle English preposicioun<Latin praepositiōn- (stem of praepositiō) a putting before, a prefix, preposition. See pre-, position

grammar notes for preposition

The often heard but misleading “rule” that a sentence should not end with a preposition is transferred from Latin, where it is an accurate description of practice. But English grammar is different from Latin grammar, and the rule does not fit English. In speech, the final preposition is normal and idiomatic, especially in questions: What are we waiting for? Where did he come from? You didn't tell me which floor you worked on. In writing, the problem of placing the preposition arises most when a sentence ends with a relative clause in which the relative pronoun ( that; whom; which; whomever; whichever; whomsoever ) is the object of a preposition. In edited writing, especially more formal writing, when a pronoun other than that introduces a final relative clause, the preposition usually precedes its object: He abandoned the project to which he had devoted his whole life. I finally telephoned the representative with whom I had been corresponding. If the pronoun is that, which cannot be preceded by a preposition, or if the pronoun is omitted, then the preposition must occur at the end: The librarian found the books that the child had scribbled in. There is the woman he spoke of.

OTHER WORDS FROM preposition

prep·o·si·tion·al, adjectiveprep·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverbnon·prep·o·si·tion·al, adjectivenon·prep·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverb

qua·si-prep·o·si·tion·al, adjectivequa·si-prep·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH preposition

preposition , proposition

Words nearby preposition

preponderant, preponderate, prepone, preportion, prepose, preposition, prepositional phrase, prepositional verb, prepositive, prepositor, prepossess

Definition for preposition (2 of 2)

preposition²

or pre-po·si·tion

[ pree-puh-zish-uhn ]

/ ˌpri pəˈzɪʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

to position in advance or beforehand: to preposition troops in anticipated trouble spots.

Origin of preposition

First recorded in 1960–65; pre- + position

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for preposition

It is rare that a preposition is the most loaded and meaningful word in a book’s title.
The Human Error Darwin Inspired - Issue 90: Something Green|Aaron Hirsh|September 30, 2020|Nautilus
Thirteen years ago, Google topped Fortune’s annual preposition-ending “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.
The complaints of the entitled workers of Silicon Valley|Adam Lashinsky|September 8, 2020|Fortune
When I shut off the radio, the last word I hear must be a noun—not a verb, or adjective, or preposition.
A.J. Jacobs: How I Write|Noah Charney|May 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Our spelling lesson this week includes a number of these compound verbs formed by the use of the verb and a preposition.
Plain English|Marian Wharton

In this case it is the change in preposition only which alters the meaning of the sentence.
Montessori Elementary Materials|Maria Montessori
A part of speech that merely combines two words is a preposition—the sun along with the moon shines.
The English Language|Robert Gordon Latham
Do not use a verb, conjunction, preposition, or noun in a double capacity when one of the uses is ungrammatical.
The Century Handbook of Writing|Garland Greever
The present participle with the definite article the before it, becomes a noun, and must have the preposition of after it.
English Grammar in Familiar Lectures|Samuel Kirkham

British Dictionary definitions for preposition

preposition

/ (ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən) /

noun

a word or group of words used before a noun or pronoun to relate it grammatically or semantically to some other constituent of a sentenceAbbreviation: prep

Derived forms of preposition

prepositional, adjectiveprepositionally, adverb

Word Origin for preposition

C14: from Latin praepositiō a putting before, from pōnere to place

usage for preposition

The practice of ending a sentence with a preposition (Venice is a place I should like to go to) was formerly regarded as incorrect, but is now acceptable and is the preferred form in many contexts

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for preposition

preposition

A part of speech that indicates the relationship, often spatial, of one word to another. For example, “She paused at the gate”; “This tomato is ripe for picking”; and “They talked the matter over head to head.” Some common prepositions are at, by, for, from, in, into, on, to, and with.

单词	preposition
释义	preposition ¹ [ prep-uh-zish-uhn ] / ˌprɛp əˈzɪʃ ən / noun Grammar. any member of a class of words found in many languages that are used before nouns, pronouns, or other substantives to form phrases functioning as modifiers of verbs, nouns, or adjectives, and that typically express a spatial, temporal, or other relationship, as in, on, by, to, since. Origin of preposition ¹ 1350–1400; Middle English preposicioun<Latin praepositiōn- (stem of praepositiō) a putting before, a prefix, preposition. See pre-, position grammar notes for preposition The often heard but misleading “rule” that a sentence should not end with a preposition is transferred from Latin, where it is an accurate description of practice. But English grammar is different from Latin grammar, and the rule does not fit English. In speech, the final preposition is normal and idiomatic, especially in questions: What are we waiting for? Where did he come from? You didn't tell me which floor you worked on. In writing, the problem of placing the preposition arises most when a sentence ends with a relative clause in which the relative pronoun ( that; whom; which; whomever; whichever; whomsoever ) is the object of a preposition. In edited writing, especially more formal writing, when a pronoun other than that introduces a final relative clause, the preposition usually precedes its object: He abandoned the project to which he had devoted his whole life. I finally telephoned the representative with whom I had been corresponding. If the pronoun is that, which cannot be preceded by a preposition, or if the pronoun is omitted, then the preposition must occur at the end: The librarian found the books that the child had scribbled in. There is the woman he spoke of. OTHER WORDS FROM preposition prep·o·si·tion·al, adjectiveprep·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverbnon·prep·o·si·tion·al, adjectivenon·prep·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverb qua·si-prep·o·si·tion·al, adjectivequa·si-prep·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH preposition preposition , proposition Words nearby preposition preponderant, preponderate, prepone, preportion, prepose, preposition, prepositional phrase, prepositional verb, prepositive, prepositor, prepossess Definition for preposition (2 of 2) preposition² or pre-po·si·tion [ pree-puh-zish-uhn ] / ˌpri pəˈzɪʃ ən / verb (used with object) to position in advance or beforehand: to preposition troops in anticipated trouble spots. Origin of preposition ² First recorded in 1960–65; pre- + position Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for preposition It is rare that a preposition is the most loaded and meaningful word in a book’s title. The Human Error Darwin Inspired - Issue 90: Something Green\|Aaron Hirsh\|September 30, 2020\|Nautilus Thirteen years ago, Google topped Fortune’s annual preposition-ending “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The complaints of the entitled workers of Silicon Valley\|Adam Lashinsky\|September 8, 2020\|Fortune When I shut off the radio, the last word I hear must be a noun—not a verb, or adjective, or preposition. A.J. Jacobs: How I Write\|Noah Charney\|May 29, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Our spelling lesson this week includes a number of these compound verbs formed by the use of the verb and a preposition. Plain English\|Marian Wharton In this case it is the change in preposition only which alters the meaning of the sentence. Montessori Elementary Materials\|Maria Montessori A part of speech that merely combines two words is a preposition—the sun along with the moon shines. The English Language\|Robert Gordon Latham Do not use a verb, conjunction, preposition, or noun in a double capacity when one of the uses is ungrammatical. The Century Handbook of Writing\|Garland Greever The present participle with the definite article the before it, becomes a noun, and must have the preposition of after it. English Grammar in Familiar Lectures\|Samuel Kirkham British Dictionary definitions for preposition preposition / (ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən) / noun a word or group of words used before a noun or pronoun to relate it grammatically or semantically to some other constituent of a sentenceAbbreviation: prep Derived forms of preposition prepositional, adjectiveprepositionally, adverb Word Origin for preposition C14: from Latin praepositiō a putting before, from pōnere to place usage for preposition The practice of ending a sentence with a preposition (Venice is a place I should like to go to) was formerly regarded as incorrect, but is now acceptable and is the preferred form in many contexts Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for preposition preposition A part of speech that indicates the relationship, often spatial, of one word to another. For example, “She paused at the gate”; “This tomato is ripe for picking”; and “They talked the matter over head to head.” Some common prepositions are at, by, for, from, in, into, on, to, and with. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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