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Prepositions of Manner and Medium

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by
1.
by
Preposition

used to show how something is done or achieved

The problem was solved by teamwork.

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in
2.
in
Preposition

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

They live in a big house.

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like
3.
like
Verb

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

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on
4.
on
Preposition

in contact with and upheld by a surface

If you are cold the blanket is on the bed.

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through
5.
through
Preposition

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.

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astride
6.
ast
ride
Adverb

with one leg on each side

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with
7.
with
Preposition

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

I went to the park with my friends.

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without
8.
with
out
Preposition

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

She can't live without her phone.

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by way of
9.
by way of
Preposition

through a particular method, route, or means

We will travel to the conference by way of the express train for a faster journey.

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by means of
10.
by means of
Preposition

by using or with the help of something

He communicated with his family by means of letters and phone calls.

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11.
by dint of
Preposition

through the force, effort, or influence of someone or something

She achieved her success by dint of hard work and determination.

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via
12.
via
Preposition

used to indicate that something or someone moves or travels by passing through a place on the way to another

You can reach the museum via this bridge.

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