from
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- used to show the origin of something or someone
- used to show the material of which something is made
- used to show a change in the state of someone or
something
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- "Where are you from?" "I'm from Italy."
- The desk is made from pine.
- Things went from bad to worse.
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of
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- used to show possession, belonging or origin
- used after words or phrases expressing amount, number
or particular unit
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- a friend of mine
- a kilo of apples
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by
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- used to show the person or thing that does something:
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- I'm reading some short stories (written)by Chekhov.
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on
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- used for showing some methods of travelling
- entering a public transport vehicle
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- It'd be quicker to get there on foot / onhorse
- get on the train
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in
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- She got in the car and drove fast.
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off
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- leaving a public transport vehicle
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out of
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by
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- used to show measurements or amounts
- travelling (other than walking or horseriding)
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- Their wages were increased by 12%.
- She went by car, by bus, by train
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at
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- In theory, women can still have childrenat the age of 50.
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about
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- on the subject of; connected with
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