C1 Prepositions
C1 preposition vocabulary in alphabetical order with definitions and example sentences.
amid
In the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear.
Example
He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
amidst
Surrounded by; in the middle of (formal variant of "amid").
Example
She found peace amidst the chaos of the city.
apropos
With reference to; concerning.
Example
Apropos of nothing, she suddenly mentioned the trip to Paris.
beneath
In or to a lower position than somebody/something; under somebody/something.
Example
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves.
concerning
On the subject of; regarding.
Example
I have a question concerning the new policy.
minus
Without the inclusion of; lacking.
Example
The team arrived minus their coach.
notwithstanding
In spite of; despite.
Example
Notwithstanding the bad weather, the festival continued.
pursuant to
In accordance with (formal/legal usage).
Example
Pursuant to the agreement, both parties must give notice.
regarding
With respect to; about.
Example
Regarding your last question, the answer is yes.
versus
Used to show that two teams or sides are against each other.
Example
It is France versus Brazil in the final.