Prepositions of Absence and Separation

(of people) not present in a place

Jane was absent from school yesterday due to a fever.

so as to be removed, taken away, or separated

He pulled his gloves off before shaking hands.

to wish to do or have something

He wants to go to the beach.

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

She can't live without her phone.

because there is not enough of something

For lack of evidence, the case was dismissed.

due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

The project failed for the want of adequate funding.

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

I went to the park with my friends.

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.