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Prepositions of Horizontal Position

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after
1.
af
ter
Preposition

at a later time than something

After dinner, we'll watch a movie.

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before
2.
be
fore
Adverb

at an earlier point in time

I had visited that city before.

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behind
3.
be
hind
Preposition

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.

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beyond
4.
beyond
Adverb

to or at the side that is further

We hiked past the cabin and beyond into the forest.

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by
5.
by
Preposition

used to show how something is done or achieved

The problem was solved by teamwork.

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opposite
6.
o
ppo
site
Adjective

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

The library is on the opposite side of the street.

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across
7.
ac
ross
Adverb

from one side to the other side of something

She swam across easily despite the strong current.

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across from
8.
across from
Preposition

used to indicate a position or location that is directly opposite or facing something else

The grocery store is located across from the library.

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ahead of
9.
ahead of
Preposition

used to indicate a position in front of or in advance of someone or something else

he car sped ahead of me on the highway.

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in front of
10.
in front of
Preposition

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

She parked her car in front of the house and rushed inside to get ready for the party.

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