Prepositional Phrase: List of Useful Prepositional Phrases in English

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Prepositional Phrase! A prepositional phrase is a group of words that lacks either a verb or a subject, and that functions as a unified part of speech. In this lesson, you will learn important prepositional phrase list in English.

Basics of Prepositional Phrases

When we explore the structure of a sentence, we often encounter prepositional phrases. These are simply groups of words that start with a preposition and end with the object of that preposition, which can be a noun, pronoun, gerund, or even a clause.

The preposition typically indicates a relationship, such as direction, time, or location, between its object and another part of the sentence. For example, in the phrase “at the beginning,” “at” is the preposition and “beginning” is its object.

Here’s what we need to remember about prepositional phrases:

• They must start with a preposition.
• They must end with an object of the preposition.

The structure of a basic prepositional phrase looks like this:

• Preposition + Modifier (optional) + Noun/Pronoun/Gerund/Clause

Modifiers are words like adjectives or adverbs that provide more information about the object. Here’s an illustration to make this clear:

Preposition	Modifier	Object
in	the	morning
on	a	sunny day
with	utmost	care

We use prepositional phrases to add detail to our sentences, making them more informative and interesting by clarifying when, where, how, and why something happens. Look out for these phrases—they’re an essential tool in our language toolbox!

Prepositional Phrase

Prepositional Phrases – BY

Prepositional Phrases – AT

Prepositional Phrases – FOR

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
for a good cause	She ran the marathon for a good cause, supporting local charities.
for the benefit of	The new policies were implemented for the benefit of all employees.
for a reason	He never does anything without doing it for a reason.
for a change	Let’s go out for dinner for a change instead of cooking at home.
for certain	I know for certain that she will be at the party.
for fear of	She locked her doors for fear of burglars.
for good	He moved away and said it was for good this time.
for granted	You shouldn’t take your parents’ support for granted.
for hire	The sign on the truck said “For Hire,” so we knew we could rent it for moving day.
for lack of	The plant died for lack of water.
for life	They were best friends for life.
for love	He did it all for love, without expecting anything in return.
for my	For my part, I believe we should wait before making a decision.
for real	Are you for real? That’s the most incredible story I’ve ever heard!
for the good of	The decision was made for the good of the community.
for the sake of	For the sake of clarity, please speak more slowly.
for want of	For want of a nail, the shoe was lost.
from experience	I’m telling you from experience, it’s not as easy as it looks.
from memory	She recited the poem from memory without missing a single word.

Prepositional Phrases – WITHOUT

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
without doubt	Without doubt, he is the best candidate for the job.
without a break	She worked for ten hours straight without a break.
without a hitch	The event went off without a hitch, much to the organizer’s relief.
without delay	Please send the package without delay.
without exception	All students, without exception, must complete the assignment by Friday.
without fail	He visits his grandmother without fail every Sunday.
without foundation	The rumors about the company were without foundation and soon dispelled.
without precedent	The court’s decision was without precedent in the legal system.
without question	She is without question the most dedicated volunteer we have.
without respite	The city was bombarded without respite during the war.
without warning	The storm hit without warning, catching everyone by surprise.

Prepositional Phrases – IN

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
in time	He arrived in time for the meeting.
in the forefront of	She was in the forefront of the movement.
in demand	The product is in high demand.
in of focus	He was in of focus during the presentation.
in of one’s element	She was in of her element at the dance competition.
in of prison	The criminal was in of prison for many years.
in of season	The flowers bloom in of season.
in of stock	The item is in of stock at the store.
in of touch	The painting is in of touch with the artist’s vision.
in of use	The tool is in of use for the project.
in difficulty	They were in difficulty after the car broke down.
in sight (of)	The treasure was in sight of the explorers.
in a deep sleep	The baby is in a deep sleep.
in a flash	He completed the race in a flash.
in a heap	The clothes were in a heap on the floor.
in a hurry	She left in a hurry to catch the bus.
in a mess	The room was in a mess after the party.
in a pile	The books were in a pile on the desk.
in a sense	In a sense, we are all responsible.
in a temper	He left the room in a temper.
in abeyance	The project is in abeyance until further notice.
in abundance	The garden is in abundance of flowers.
in accordance with	The decision was made in accordance with the rules.
in action	The plan was put in action.
in addition to	In addition to the cake, there were also cookies.
in advance	Please let me know in advance if you can make it.
in agony	She was in agony after the accident.
in agreement with	The statement is in agreement with the facts.
in aid of	The concert was in aid of charity.
in all likelihood	In all likelihood, they will arrive soon.
in an instant	The car stopped in an instant.
in an uproar	The crowd was in an uproar after the decision.
in answer to	She replied in answer to the question.
in anticipation of	The team trained hard in anticipation of the match.
in arrears	He is in arrears with his rent.
in awe of	The audience was in awe of the performance.
in blossom	The trees are in blossom in spring.
in brief	The summary was in brief.
in bulk	The items were purchased in bulk.
in cash	The payment was made in cash.
in character	Her actions were in character with her beliefs.
in charge of	He is in charge of the project.
in code	The message was in code.
in collaboration with	The report was written in collaboration with the team.
in combination with	The medicine works best in combination with exercise.
in comfort	The baby slept in comfort.
in command of	She is in command of the situation.
in common	The two friends have a lot in common.
in comparison with	In comparison with last year, sales have increased.
in compensation for	He received compensation for the damage.
in conclusion	In conclusion, I believe we should move forward.
in confidence	She spoke in confidence to her friend.
in confinement	The prisoner was in confinement.
in confusion	The instructions caused confusion.
in conjunction with	The event was organized in conjunction with the sponsors.
in connection with	In connection with the investigation, we need more information.
in consequence of	In consequence of the storm, the power went out.
in contact with	He was in contact with the supplier.
in contrast with	The new building is in contrast with the old one.
in control of	She is in control of her emotions.
in convoy	The trucks traveled in convoy.
in custody	The suspect was in custody.
in danger	The hikers were in danger on the cliff.
in debt	He is in debt to his friend.
in decline	The company is in decline.
in defense of	He spoke in defense of his actions.
in detail	The report explained in detail.
in disgrace	He left the room in disgrace.
in disguise	The spy was in disguise at the party.
in disorder	The room was in disorder after the party.
in dispute	The neighbors were in dispute over the property line.
in distress	They were in distress after the accident.
in doubt	She was in doubt about the decision.
in due course	The results will be available in due course.
in duplicate	The file was sent in duplicate.
in earnest	She spoke in earnest about her concerns.
in effect	The new law is in effect.
in error	The message was sent in error.
in essence	In essence, the project is about helping others.
in excess of	The budget is in excess of what was planned.
in exchange for	She gave him her old car in exchange for help with the housework.
in existence	This is the oldest building still in existence in the town.
in fact	In fact, I have already completed the assignment.
in fairness to	In fairness to Sam, he did try to finish the project on time.
in favor of	The committee voted in favor of the new policy.
in fear of	They lived in fear of being discovered.
in flames	The building was in flames before the firefighters arrived.
in flower	The garden is in flower during the spring.
in full	She paid the bill in full.
in future	In future, please check your work for errors before submitting.
in gear	Make sure the car is in gear before you start driving.
in general	In general, people tend to prefer warmer climates.
in good condition	The second-hand bike was in good condition.
in good faith	He entered the agreement in good faith.
in hand	I have the situation in hand, so there’s no need to worry.
in harmony with	The new addition to the building is in harmony with the original design.
in haste	She left the note in haste and forgot to sign her name.
in hiding	The witness was in hiding until the trial.
in high spirits	After receiving good news, they were all in high spirits.
in honor of	A banquet was held in honor of the visiting dignitaries.
in horror	She gasped in horror when she saw the spider.
in ink	Please fill out the form in ink.
in pencil	You can do the crossword puzzle in pencil if you’re not confident.
in isolation	The patient is in isolation due to a contagious illness.
in its infancy	The technology is still in its infancy and has a long way to go.
in jeopardy	The severe weather put the hikers in jeopardy.
in keeping with	The decorations were in keeping with the Christmas theme.
in labor	She went to the hospital because she was in labor.
in league with	The corrupt official was in league with the smugglers.
in length	The two friends spoke in length about their future plans.
in line with	The new regulations are in line with current safety standards.
in love with	He’s been in love with her since they were teenagers.
in memory of	The monument was erected in memory of those who died in the war.
in mid-air	The magician seemed to float in mid-air.
in mind	Keep in mind that the deadline is this Friday.
in moderation	You can enjoy sweets in moderation without harming your health.
in mourning	The whole town was in mourning after the tragic event.
in name	He was the leader in name, but others held the real power.
in office	The president achieved a lot while in office.
in one’s absence	Decisions were made in her absence that she didn’t agree with.
in one’s spare time	He likes to build model airplanes in his spare time.
in operation	The new factory has been in operation for a year now.
in opposition to	There were many protests in opposition to the proposed law.
in origin	The tradition is French in origin.
in other words	He’s not the friendliest person, in other words, he’s quite rude.
in pain	After the surgery, the patient was still in pain.
in Parliament	The bill was passed in Parliament last week.
in particular	I would like to know more about the history of the city, in particular the medieval period.
in person	You must apply for the license in person.
in pieces	The vase fell to the floor and broke in pieces.
in place of	She attended the meeting in place of her boss.
in possession of	The suspect was found in possession of stolen goods.
in poverty	Many families live in poverty in this area.
in practice	In practice, the new system is more complicated than the old one.
in preference to	He chose to play football in preference to studying.
in preparation for	The athletes are training hard in preparation for the Olympics.
in principle	In principle, I agree with the idea, but I doubt it will work.
in private	The two leaders met in private before the conference.
in progress	Road repairs are in progress, which might cause delays.
in proportion to	The punishment should be in proportion to the crime.
in public	It’s not polite to argue in public.
in pursuit of	She traveled the world in pursuit of happiness.
in quantity	The product is available in quantity for those wishing to purchase in bulk.
in question	The book in question was last seen on the desk.
in reality	The job seemed easy, but in reality, it was quite difficult.
in recognition of	The award was given in recognition of his outstanding achievements.
in relation to	Her performance was excellent in relation to the other competitors.
in reply to	In reply to your request, we have shipped the items today.
in reserve	Keep some funds in reserve for unexpected expenses.
in residence	The ambassador is currently in residence at the embassy.
in respect of	The company was fined in respect of environmental violations.
in response to	In response to customer feedback, we have updated our return policy.
in retrospect	In retrospect, I should have taken the job offer.
in return	I did him a favor, and in return, he helped me move to my new apartment.
in revenge for	He played a prank on his brother in revenge for the earlier trick.
in reverse	You put the batteries in reverse; they should be the other way around.
in ruins	The ancient castle now lies in ruins.
in safety	The children were escorted in safety across the road.
in sb’s interest	It’s in your interest to start saving money now for your retirement.
in sb’s opinion	In my opinion, the movie was even better than the book.
in search of	They went in search of a new place to live.
in secret	They planned the surprise party in secret.
in self-defense	She claimed that she acted in self-defense when she struck the assailant.
in settlement of	The payment was made in settlement of the debt.
in short	In short, we need to improve our sales strategy.
in silence	The audience waited in silence for the performance to begin.
in small change	Could you give me that in small change? I need coins for the parking meter.
in store for	You never know what life has in store for you.
in succession	Three kings ruled the land in succession.
in support of	The rally was held in support of human rights.
in suspense	The cliffhanger ending left viewers in suspense until the next episode.
in sympathy with	The company expressed that they were in sympathy with the victims’ families.
in tears	She was in tears after hearing the sad news.
in terms of	In terms of salary, the job was fantastic, but it was too demanding.
in terror	The villagers fled in terror from the erupting volcano.
in the absence of	In the absence of clear instructions, we had to guess how to assemble the furniture.
in the aftermath	In the aftermath of the storm, many homes needed repairs.
in the balance	His fate hung in the balance as the jury deliberated.
in the case of	In the case of an emergency, please dial 911.
in the course of	In the course of the investigation, new evidence came to light.
in the distance	We could see the mountains in the distance.
in the event of	In the event of a fire, use the stairs instead of the elevator.
in the extreme	His reaction was in the extreme, considering the situation was not that serious.
in the eyes of	In the eyes of the law, everyone should be treated equally.
in the flesh	It was exciting to meet the celebrity in the flesh.
in the form of	Assistance came in the form of food and medical supplies.
in the habit of	He’s in the habit of taking a walk every morning.
in the interests of	In the interests of safety, please do not run in the hallways.
in the lead	She’s in the lead for the role in the school play.
in the light of	In the light of new information, we will need to revise our strategy.
in the long run	Investing in education pays off in the long run.
in the making	The movie was ten years in the making.
in the meantime	The doctor will see you in an hour; in the meantime, you can wait in the lounge.
in the midst of	They were in the midst of a heated argument when I arrived.
in the mood for	Are you in the mood for Chinese food tonight?
in the name of	Many atrocities have been committed in the name of progress.
in the night	The stars shone brightly in the night sky.
in the open	After the secret was out, everything was discussed in the open.
in the process of	We are in the process of updating our computer systems.
in the right	She always believes she’s in the right, even when evidence proves otherwise.
in the seclusion of	The writer worked in the seclusion of his mountain cabin.
in the shade	It’s hot today; let’s sit in the shade under that tree.
in the space of	He finished the task in the space of an hour.
in the wake of	In the wake of the scandal, the CEO resigned.
in the way of	There is nothing in the way of progress now that the issue has been resolved.
in the wrong	I think you’re in the wrong here; you should apologize.
in theory	In theory, the plan should work, but we need to test it in practice.
in time for	We arrived just in time for the movie’s opening scene.
in times of	In times of crisis, it’s important to stay calm.
in town	When you’re in town next time, let’s meet up.
in trouble	He found himself in trouble when he forgot to submit the report on time.
in tune with	The new policy is in tune with the company’s commitment to sustainability.
in turmoil	The country was in turmoil after the government was overthrown.
in turn	Each team member, in turn, shared their thoughts on the project.
in two minds	I’m in two minds about buying the expensive dress; it’s lovely, but I don’t really need it.
in twos	The students lined up in twos to enter the auditorium.
in uniform	The soldiers were all in uniform during the parade.
in unison	The choir sang in unison, creating a powerful sound.
in vain	All attempts to contact him were in vain.
in view of	In view of the late hour, we decided to postpone the meeting.
in vogue	Wearing vintage clothes is currently in vogue.
in words	Can you explain the problem in words I can understand?

Prepositional Phrases – ON

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
on watch	The soldiers were on watch throughout the night, looking out for any signs of movement.
on schedule	The construction project is on schedule and is expected to be completed by June.
on the record	The CEO’s comments were on the record, and they were quoted in the press release.
on the road	They’ve been on the road for hours, driving to their vacation destination.
on oath	The witness testified on oath that she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.
on pain of	The sign warned trespassers to keep out on pain of prosecution.
on the air	The radio host announced that they would be on the air in five minutes.
on balance	On balance, the benefits of the new policy outweigh the drawbacks.
on a diet	He’s been on a diet for a month and has already lost 10 pounds.
on a journey	The travelers were on a journey across the desert.
on a trip	They went on a trip to Europe to explore several countries.
on a large scale	The company manufactures electronic components on a large scale.
on a small scale	She runs a boutique that sells handmade jewelry on a small scale.
on a pension	My grandfather retired last year and is now living on a pension.
on a regular basis	The team meets on a regular basis to discuss project progress.
on a spree	She went on a shopping spree after receiving her bonus.
on account of	School was canceled on account of the heavy snowfall.
on an expedition	The scientist went on an expedition to the Arctic for research purposes.
on an island	They spent their summer vacation on an island in the Caribbean.
on approval	The customers were allowed to take the clothes home on approval before finalizing the purchase.
on average	On average, the company’s employees work about 40 hours a week.
on bail	The accused was released on bail until his trial date.
on behalf of	I would like to thank you on behalf of the entire team for your hard work.
on board	All passengers are on board, and the flight is ready for takeoff.
on business	He is traveling to New York on business for a week.
on condition that	You can borrow my car on condition that you return it with a full tank of gas.
on credit	Many shoppers buy expensive items on credit and pay for them over time.
on display	The museum has a new exhibit on display featuring ancient artifacts.
on edge	The suspenseful movie had everyone on edge until the very end.
on end	She can work for hours on end without taking a break.
on file	Your application is on file, and we will contact you if a suitable position opens up.
on fire	The building was on fire, and firefighters rushed to the scene.
on foot	After the car broke down, they had to continue their journey on foot.
on good terms	Even after the divorce, they remained on good terms for the sake of their children.
on guard	The security guard was on guard all night, watching the surveillance cameras.
on hand	We have a doctor on hand in case any of the marathon runners need medical assistance.
on horseback	They explored the countryside on horseback, enjoying the scenic views.
on impulse	She bought the expensive dress on impulse, without thinking about the cost.
on leave	The soldier was on leave for two weeks to visit his family.
on loan	The artwork is on loan from a private collection for the duration of the exhibition.
on no account	On no account should you open this door while the machinery is in operation.
on occasion	On occasion, we like to dine at a fancy restaurant for a special treat.
on one’s terms	He wanted to negotiate the deal on one’s terms to ensure a favorable outcome.
on one’s own	She decided to start her own business and become her own boss on one’s own.
on one’s own initiative	She organized the community cleanup on one’s own initiative, without being asked.
on order	The new laptops are on order and should arrive by next month.
on paper	The plan looks good on paper, but we need to test it in practice.
on parade	The soldiers were on parade, marching in perfect formation.
on patrol	The police officers were on patrol when they received the call about the burglary.
on principle	He refused the offer on principle because he didn’t agree with the company’s ethics.
on purpose	He knocked over the glass on purpose to get everyone’s attention.
on reflection	On reflection, she realized that taking the job would be a good career move.
on remand	The suspect was held on remand until the court could hear his case.
on sale	The winter coats were on sale, so I bought one at a great price.
on second thoughts	On second thoughts, I think I will come to the party with you.
on show	The latest models of smartphones were on show at the tech convention.
on strike	The factory workers went on strike to demand better pay and conditions.
on suspicion of	He was arrested on suspicion of committing the robbery.
on the agenda	Climate change is on the agenda for today’s meeting.
on the assumption	They proceeded on the assumption that the missing documents would be found.
on the brink of	The company was on the brink of bankruptcy before the new CEO turned it around.
on the dot	The meeting started at 9 AM on the dot, as scheduled.
on the edge of	The hikers were on the edge of a steep cliff, enjoying the breathtaking view.
on the eve of	On the eve of the election, the candidates made their final appeals to voters.
on the grounds of	He was dismissed from his position on the grounds of misconduct.
on the horizon	There are dark clouds on the horizon, so it looks like rain is coming.
on the hour	The bus arrives on the hour, every hour, throughout the day.
on the increase	Cybersecurity threats are on the increase, prompting companies to invest in better protection.
on the job	He received on the job training during his first week of work.
on the move	The nomadic tribe is constantly on the move, searching for new grazing lands.
on the off-chance	I’ll bring an umbrella on the off-chance that it rains later.
on the outskirts	They live on the outskirts of the city, where the houses have bigger gardens.
on the part of	There was a lack of communication on the part of the management team.
on the phone	She’s been on the phone for over an hour discussing the contract details.
on the point of	He was on the point of giving up when he finally solved the puzzle.
on the run	The small startup is always on the run, chasing new opportunities for growth.
on the strength of	She was hired on the strength of her impressive portfolio and experience.
on the stroke of	The celebration begins on the stroke of midnight.
on the tip of	His name is on the tip of my tongue, but I just can’t remember it.
on the top of	There’s a lovely café on the top of the hill with a panoramic view of the city.
on the understanding that	We agreed to the terms on the understanding that they would be met without delay.
on the verge of	The team was on the verge of victory when the opposing team scored a last-minute goal.
on the way to	We stopped for coffee on the way to the conference.
on time	The train arrived on time, to the relief of the commuters.
on tiptoe	She walked on tiptoe to avoid waking the baby.
on trial	The new medication is on trial to determine its effectiveness.
on vacation	They’re currently on vacation in Hawaii, enjoying the beaches and sun.

Prepositional Phrases – OUT

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
out of fashion	Bell-bottom jeans are out of fashion now.
out of print	Her first novel has been out of print for several years.
out of step	The new policies are out of step with the community’s needs.
out of breath	After running to catch the bus, she was out of breath.
out of context	His comments were taken out of context and misconstrued.
out of control	The car skidded and went out of control on the icy road.
out of curiosity	Just out of curiosity, how did you learn to speak so many languages?
out of jealousy	He made the negative comment out of jealousy.
out of date	The information on the website is out of date and needs updating.
out of doors	They spent the afternoon out of doors, enjoying the sunshine.
out of duty	She visited her distant relatives out of duty, not because she wanted to.
out of hand	The teacher needs to address the disruptive behavior before it gets out of hand.
out of ideas	I’m out of ideas for what to do on my day off.
out of one’s mind	You must be out of your mind to go skydiving in this weather!
out of order	The elevator is out of order, so we’ll have to take the stairs.
out of pity	He didn’t want to be invited out of pity, he wanted to be genuinely included.
out of place	The modern sofa looks out of place in their Victorian-style home.
out of practice	I haven’t played the piano in years; I’m really out of practice.
out of reach	The jar was out of reach on the top shelf, so I needed a stool to get it.
out of respect for	Out of respect for the speaker, please turn off your mobile phones.
out of sight	Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children.
out of spite	He refused to cooperate out of spite, even though it would benefit him.
out of stock	The new toy is so popular that it’s already out of stock.
out of the ordinary	Seeing a deer in the city was certainly out of the ordinary.
out of the question	Staying out until dawn is out of the question; you have school tomorrow.
out of work	Many people became out of work during the economic downturn.

Prepositional Phrases List – TO

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
to the contrary	Despite the rumors, the evidence points to the contrary.
to an extent	I agree with you to an extent, but I think there are more factors to consider.
to date	To date, this has been our most successful product launch.
to excess	Eating to excess can lead to health problems.
to one’s astonishment	To her astonishment, she won the lottery.
to one’s credit	To his credit, he admitted his mistake and apologized.
to one’s dismay	To her dismay, the cake she had spent all day baking fell apart.
to sb’s face	He told the bad news to her face rather than calling her.
to this day	To this day, she still wears the necklace her grandmother gave her.
to the accompaniment of	They danced to the accompaniment of a live band.
to the best of	To the best of my knowledge, the meeting is still scheduled for 3 PM.
to the detriment of	He pursued his career to the detriment of his family life.
to the exclusion of	She focused on her studies to the exclusion of all other activities.
to the full	He believes in living life to the full.
to the satisfaction of	The issue was resolved to the satisfaction of all parties involved.

Prepositional Phrases – UNDER

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
under the circumstances	Under the circumstances, I think you made the right decision.
under age	She couldn’t get into the club because she was under age.
under arrest	The suspect was placed under arrest and taken to the station.
under consideration	Your application is still under consideration by the hiring committee.
under construction	The new highway is under construction and will open next year.
under cover of	The thieves entered the building under cover of darkness.
under discussion	The terms of the agreement are currently under discussion.
under lock and key	The confidential documents are kept under lock and key for security reasons.
under one’s protection	The witness was under the protection of the police.
under orders	The soldiers were under orders to hold their position.
under pressure	She performs well under pressure and never misses a deadline.
under regulations	The new drug is still under regulations and has not been approved for sale.
under repair	The elevator is under repair; please use the stairs until further notice.
under strain	The bridge is under strain from the heavy traffic.
under stress	Many people are under stress due to their busy work schedules.
under suspicion	The employee was under suspicion of embezzlement.
under the command of	The troops were under the command of General Smith.
under the impression that	I was under the impression that the meeting had been cancelled.
under the influence (of)	He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
under the misapprehension	She was under the misapprehension that the event was formal, but it was actually casual.
under treatment	The patient is currently under treatment for the condition.

Prepositional Phrases – WITH

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
with reference to	With reference to your last email, we have updated your address in our records.
with success	She completed the project with success and received commendations from her boss.
with a view to	They purchased the property with a view to converting it into a guesthouse.
with an eye to	He invests with an eye to the future, focusing on long-term gains.
with regard to	With regard to your proposal, we have some concerns that need addressing.
with regret	With regret, we must announce the cancellation of the event.
with respect to	With respect to your inquiry, we will need additional time to provide a detailed response.
with the aid of	With the aid of a good tutor, she improved her math scores significantly.
with the compliments of	The meal was provided with the compliments of the chef.
with the exception of	Everyone, with the exception of John, has agreed to the terms.
with the help of	With the help of her friends, she managed to organize the charity event.
with the intention of	He started the course with the intention of changing careers.

Prepositional Phrases – WITHIN

Prepositional Phrases	Example Sentence
within earshot	They spoke quietly to avoid being overheard by anyone within earshot.
within reason	You can have any dessert you want, as long as it’s within reason and not too expensive.
within grasp	The championship title is within grasp for the team after their latest victory.
within limits	You can customize your meal within limits; some ingredients are not interchangeable.
within one’s budget	She found a lovely dress that was within her budget.
within one’s power	I will do everything within my power to help you succeed.
within one’s rights	You are within your rights to refuse to answer the question.
within reach (of)	The remote control is within reach of the sofa, so you don’t have to get up.
within sight	The beach is within sight of our hotel room.
within walking distance	The restaurant is within walking distance of the apartment.
within striking distance	With only a few points behind, the team is within striking distance of the lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main types of phrases including prepositional phrases?

Prepositional phrases, along with noun phrases, verb phrases, and adjective phrases, are one of the key types of phrases in English. We use prepositional phrases to provide additional information about time, location, direction, or to modify another part of the sentence.

Can you list different parts of speech that are typically involved in prepositional phrases?

Typically, a prepositional phrase includes a preposition and its object, which can be a noun, pronoun, or gerund. We may also add modifiers to the object to provide more detail.

How can I identify a prepositional phrase within a sentence?

We can identify a prepositional phrase by locating the preposition, which often indicates location or time, and finding its object. For example, in the sentence “After the show, we went to the restaurant,” “After the show” is a prepositional phrase.

Could you provide some examples of sentences using prepositional phrases?

Sure! “The book on the desk belongs to her,” and “She looked under the table for her purse.” In these sentences, “on the desk” and “under the table” are prepositional phrases offering more details about the location of the objects.