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Prepositions of Direction
What is a preposition of direction?
A preposition of direction is a preposition used to denote the direction in which something moves or travels, either specifically or generally. They come before a noun or pronoun, and are usually accompanied by a verb of motion.
It answers the question, “WHERE?” or “TO WHERE?”
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What are some examples of prepositions of direction?
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Prepositions of direction can sometimes be confusing, so use the following chart to help with their specific meanings.
Preposition of Direction | Meaning | Example |
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above | higher than an object | The box is on the shelf above the bikes. |
across | on the other side of | She’s across the room from me. |
along | beside | We rowed along the riverbank. |
among | within | Look at the black duck among the white swans. |
around | in a circular direction | She rode around the tree. |
at | a specific point | We met at the library. |
behind | at the back of | They left the boxes behind the house. |
below | lower than an object | My locker is below Karen’s. |
beside | next to | He sat beside his sister on the couch. |
between | space separating two things | I put the orange paint between the red and the yellow. |
by | near | We had a picnic by the pond. |
close to | near | The dog is close to the door. |
down | high to low | We coasted down the hill on our bikes. |
in | surrounded by or through | We went in the door. |
into | moving inside something | I put the flour into the container. |
inside | within | The sculptures inside the museum are best. |
near | close by | Grab me the spoon near the stove. |
on | touching something from above | Sit the bowl down on the table. |
onto | moving on top of something | We took the exit onto the highway. |
off | away from | The egg rolled off the counter. |
over | above | The clouds billowed over the lake. |
past | on the father side of | He rode right past the red firehouse. |
through | on or between | We traveled through the tunnel. |
to | In the direction of | We went to the park. |
toward | in the direction of | The cat prowled quietly toward the mouse. |
under | below an object | She put her head under the water. |
up | low to high | We hiked up the mountain. |