Prepositions of Level and Range

to or at higher position without direct contact

The kite soared high above the treetops.

used to show a particular place or position

I saw him at the grocery store.

in a position beneath or underneath

The book fell below the shelf.

to or at the side that is further

We hiked past the cabin and beyond into the forest.

at a position above or higher than something

Smoke hung over the burning building.

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

deeply involved

in an open area surrounding a building

They enjoyed a picnic outside in the park.

the time that has passed

I learned a lot from the mistakes I made in the past.

before a specific period of time passes

They sold out within minutes of opening.

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden.

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

I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.

used to say where someone or something goes

He rode his bicycle to the store to buy some groceries.

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

The cat slipped through the fence and disappeared into the bushes.

used to indicate the extent or distance up to which something applies or reaches

I can throw a ball as far as the tree.

used to convey a significant level or quantity of something

He worked as much as 12 hours a day to complete the project.