| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
used to indicate distance or separation from.
within a foot of the doorThey were cheated of their opportunity. |
| definition 2: |
used to indicate origin.
the natives of the mountains |
| definition 3: |
used to indicate cause or explanation.
He died of a serious wound. |
| definition 4: |
made from.
a blanket of wool |
| definition 5: |
used to indicate something in apposition.
that fool of a politician |
| definition 6: |
containing.
a pail of water |
| definition 7: |
connected with.
the back of a chair |
| definition 8: |
characterized by.
a man of integrity |
| definition 9: |
before; until.
ten minutes of six |
| definition 10: |
belonging to.
the home of a friend |
| definition 11: |
concerning; about.
a discussion of politics |
| definition 12: |
named or specified as.
the land of Oz |
| definition 13: |
with respect to.
She is hard of hearing. |
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