Prepositions Part 38
Combinations
A preposition is a word placed before a noun or a pronoun to show in what relation the person or thing denoted by it stands in regard to something else. There are over 100 prepositions in the English Language. This is a very small number compared with the vast number of nouns, adjectives and verbs. Here are some of the prepositions used in English
Escape from
To leave a place when someone is trying to catch you or stop you, or when there is a dangerous situation.
Dan escaped from prison yesterday.
Travel can be an escape from the routine drudgery of life.
Essential for / to
Extremely important and necessary.
A good diet is essential for everyone.
It is essential to book a seat in advance.
Establish with
To begin a relationship with someone or a situation that will continue.
Sri Lanka has established diplomatic relations with China.
Esteem as
To respect and admire someone or something.
Roger was esteemed as a literary critic.
Estranged from
No longer seeing or talking to a relative or friend because of an argument.
Smith became estranged from his family after his marriage.
Etch on
To cut lines on a metal plate, piece of glass or stone to form a picture or words.
The gravestone had three names etched on it.
Estimate of
A calculation of the value, size or amount of something made using the information that you have.
We need an estimate of the number of people who will attend the meeting.
Evict from
To tell someone legally that they must leave the house they are living in.
If you fail to pay the rent, the owner will evict you from the house.
Evidence of
Facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true.
There is no evidence of life on other planets.
Evolve from
If an animal or plant evolves, it changes gradually over a long period of time.
Fish evolved from prehistoric sea creatures.
Exact from
To demand and get something from someone by using threats or force.
Daniel exacted a promise from Rosy that she would not divulge the secret.
Examination of
The process of looking at something carefully in order to see what it is like.
We need a detailed examination of population statistics.
Example of
Specific fact, idea, person or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea.
Can anyone give me an example of a transitive verb?
Exasperate with
Very annoyed and upset.
Emma became exasperated with her child.
Excel at
To do something very well or much better than others.
Susan has always excelled at foreign languages.
Except for
Used to introduce the only person, thing, action, fact or situation about which a statement is not true.
Anne felt fine except for being a little tired.
Excerpt of
A short piece taken from a book, poem, or piece of music.
An excerpt of the President’s speech appeared in the newspaper.
Exchange of
When people discuss or share ideas.
The organisation is dedicated to the free exchange of ideas.
Excitement of
The feeling of being excited.
Juliet was excited of becoming a mother.
They were filled with excitement at the thought of visiting Australia.
Exclamation of
A sound, word, or short sentence that you say suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry or excited.
There was a horrific exclamation of disgust.
