A2 Prepositions
A2 preposition vocabulary in alphabetical order with definitions and example sentences.
according to
As stated or reported by somebody/something.
Example
According to Mick, it's a great movie.
against
Opposing or disagreeing with somebody/something.
Example
the fight against terrorism
along
From one end to or towards the other end of something.
Example
They walked slowly along the road.
among
Surrounded by somebody/something; in the middle of somebody/something.
Example
a house among the trees
except
Used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true.
Example
We work every day except Sunday.
including
Having something as part of a group or set.
Example
I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day.
inside
On or to the inner part of something/somebody; within something/somebody.
Example
Go inside the house.
onto
Used with verbs to express movement on or to a particular place or position.
Example
Move the books onto the second shelf.
outside
On or to a place on the outside of something.
Example
You can park your car outside our house.
per
Used to express the cost or amount of something for each person, number used, distance travelled, etc.
Example
Rooms cost £50 per person, per night.
since
From a time in the past until a later past time, or until now.
Example
She's been off work since Tuesday.
toward
In the direction of.
Example
Walk toward the light.