Prepositions Part 42
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
Fish around / for
To search for something in a bag or pocket.
Susan fished around in her bag and pulled out a photo.
Tom fished in his pocket for a coin.
Fit with
If something fits another thing, it is similar to it or suitable for it.
The rhythm should fit with the meaning of a poem.
Fit for
Someone who is fit is strong and healthy, especially because they exercise regularly.
I may not be fit for tomorrow’s match.
Fixated on
Always thinking or talking about one particular thing.
Smith never used to be so fixated on losing weight.
Flair for
A natural ability to do something very well.
Jane has a flair for languages.
Flanked by / with
To be on both sides of someone or something.
The minister entered the town hall flanked by two bodyguards.
The green meadows were flanked with flowering cypress trees.
Flash at / across
To shine suddenly and brightly for a short time, or to make something shine in this way.
The driver was flashing his headlights at us.
Images of the war flashed across the screen.
Flash through
If thoughts, images or memories flash through your mind, you suddenly think of them.
The fact that he was lying flashed through my mind.
Flecked with
Having small marks or spots or small pieces of something, covering a surface.
The red flag was flecked with white flowers.
Flick from
To move with a sudden quick movement or to make something move in this way.
The cow’s tail flicked from side to side.
Flinch at
To move your face or body away from someone or something because you are in pain, frightened or upset.
Fiona flinched at the touch of his hand.
Fling into
To throw something using a lot of force.
Rex flung the wooden box into the river.
Flip through
To turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something.
Bob picked up the newspaper and flipped through the sports pages.
Flirt with
To behave towards someone in a way that shows that you are sexually attracted to them, although you do not really want a relationship with them.
Emma was flirting with the manager.
Flock to
If people flock to a place, they go there in large numbers because something interesting or exciting is happening there.
People were flocking to the International Book Exhibition at the BMICH.
Flood into
If light floods a place or floods into it, it makes it very light and bright.
Sunlight flooded into the kitchen.
Flow into
When a liquid, gas or electricity flows, it moves in a steady continuous stream.
The gates regulate the amount of water flowing into the canal.
Fluctuation in
A change in price, amount or level of something.
There is a fluctuation in interest rates.
Fluent in
Able to speak a language very well.
Joyce is fluent in English and French.
Flushed with
Red in the face.
He leaned forward, his face flushed with anger.
