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pronunciation:
fruhm
part of speech: preposition
definition 1: used to indicate a starting point in place or time.
We ran from his house to mine.one hour from now
 
definition 2: used to specify origin.
He is from Kentucky.
definition 3: used to indicate difference.
Teaching should be distinct from research.
definition 4: used to indicate separation or distance.
eight miles from here
definition 5: used to indicate cause.
They were malnourished from the effects of the drought.From his remarks, I gather he is innocent.