Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations

used to show how something is done or achieved

The problem was solved by teamwork.

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

He's the director of a successful company.

used to indicate a quantity or amount that surpasses a specified limit

The cost of the project is estimated to be in excess of $1 million.

in a position beneath or underneath

The book fell below the shelf.

not far from a place

The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

He has close to a hundred books in his collection.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

in contact with and upheld by a surface

If you are cold the blanket is on the bed.

used to add extra or supplementary information

In addition to his degree in engineering, he also has a diploma in music.

next to and at the side of something or someone

The cat curled up beside the fireplace.

used to introduce another item or person that is included in the same category or group as the previous one

He plays the guitar as well as the piano.

denoting the inclusion of something extra alongside existing tasks, responsibilities, or obligations

On top of her full-time job, she is also pursuing a master's degree.

beyond what is expected, required, or usual

He went over and above his duties to help the customers.

the mathematical process of adding two or more numbers together

The teacher explained that the plus sign indicates addition.

the operation of subtracting one number from another

to the inner part or a position inside a place

She walked into the room and greeted everyone.

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

I need more time to complete this project.