Common Prepositions

Of shows belonging, origin, material, and sometimes cause. It links two nouns when one relates to the other in some way.

To indicates direction, recipient, limit, and sometimes purpose. It often appears with verbs that involve giving, moving, or addressing.

In marks location within boundaries, time periods, and sometimes states or conditions. It suggests being inside a physical or abstract space.

On shows surface contact, specific days or dates, and sometimes dependence or topic. It places something atop or attached to another thing.

At pinpoints exact locations, specific times, and target points. It is used for precise spots rather than general areas.

For expresses purpose, intended recipient, duration, and cause. It links an action or thing to its reason or beneficiary.

With indicates accompaniment, means, manner, and sometimes cause. It shows that two things are together or that one thing uses another.

About signals topic, approximate quantity, and concern. It introduces what something relates to or what is being discussed.

Prepositions are short but important words that shape meaning by showing relationships like time, place, cause, and direction. Learning the common prepositions of, to, in, on, at, for, with, and about will help you make clearer and more natural sentences.