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Prepositions of Parameter and Specification

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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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per
3.
per
Preposition

for one person or thing

The car rental agency charges $50 per day for a compact car.

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to
4.
to
Preposition

used to say where someone or something goes

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

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of
5.
of
Preposition

used to indicate someone's or something's ownership or relation to a thing or person

He's the director of a successful company.

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against
6.
a
gainst
Preposition

in opposition to someone or something

I decided to go against the advice of my friend.

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for
7.
for
Preposition

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

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