A preposition is a word placed before a noun or noun equivalent to show its relationship to another word in the sentence.
Compound prepositions are formed by combining two or more words to form a new proposition. Compound prepositions are usually formed by prefixing a preposition with a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
Formation of Compound prepositions
- across (= on + cross),
- amidst (= on + middle),
- behind ( = by + hind),
- about (= on + by + out),
- above (= on + by + up),
- before (= by + fore)
- beneath (= by + neath),
- between (=by + twain),
- beyond (= by + yonder),
List Compound Prepositions
- About
- Around
- Despite
- Behind
- Along
- Outside
- In front of
- Other than
- Owing to
- Depending on
- As for
- Out of
- Due to
- In return for
- Away from
- Apart from
- On account of
- Between
- Near to
- After
- Beyond
- Instead of
- According to
- But for
- Opposite to
- Along with
- Because of
- In reference to
- In the vicinity of
- Ahead of
- In favor of
- In addition to
- In case of
- Across
- Outside of
- Together with
- On behalf of
- In contrast to
- In addition to
- On top of
- In the middle of
- On the part of
- In terms of
- Next to
- In between
- Above
- As to
- With regard to
- On the basis of
- In lieu of
- In compliance with
- In excess of
- In contemplation of
- In furtherance of
- Without
- Aside from
- Up to
- Close to
- Onto
Examples of Compound Prepositions
- About time you arrived!
- The dog ran around the house.
- Despite the rain, the game went on.
- The cat was hiding behind the couch.
- We walked along the beach at sunset.
- The children played outside all day.
- In front of the store, there was a long line.
- Other than pizza, I don’t really like Italian food.
- Owing to the traffic, we were late for the appointment.
- Depending on the weather, we might go hiking tomorrow.
- As for the party, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to make it.
- He ran out of the house as fast as he could.
- Due to the storm, the power went out.
- In return for his help, I gave him a gift.
- The cat stayed away from the noisy children.
- Apart from the cake, there was nothing left to eat.
- On account of his illness, he couldn’t attend the meeting.
- The park was located between two mountains.
- The grocery store is near to my house.
- After the movie, we went out for dinner.
- Beyond the horizon, there was only the sea.
- Instead of going to the party, she stayed home and read a book.
- According to the weather report, it’s going to rain tomorrow.
- But for your help, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project on time.
- The restaurant is opposite to the bank.
- Along with her friends, she went on a road trip.
- Because of the snow, the school was closed for the day.
- In reference to your question, I’m not sure of the answer.
- The hotel is located in the vicinity of the airport.
- Ahead of the competition, the team practised hard.
- In favour of the proposal, the committee voted unanimously.
- In addition to the cake, we also ordered ice cream.
- In case of an emergency, please dial 911.
- We walked across the bridge to get to the other side.
- Outside of the city, there were only fields and farms.
- Together with her sister, she started a business.
- On behalf of the company, I would like to thank you for your hard work.
- In contrast to her brother, she was very shy.
- In addition to his job, he also volunteers at the local shelter.
- On top of the mountain, the air was thin and cold.
- In the middle of the room, there was a large table.
- On the part of the government, there were promises of reform.
- In terms of education, she had a lot of experience.
- The café is located next to the bookstore.
- In between classes, she likes to take a short walk.
- The birds flew above the trees.
- As to your question, I’m afraid I don’t have an answer.
- With regard to the budget, we need to make some adjustments.
- On the basis of his qualifications, he was hired for the job.
- In lieu of a bonus, the company offered extra vacation days.
- In compliance with the regulations, we made the necessary changes.
- In excess of her needs, she donated the extra money to charity.
- In contemplation of the future, she started saving money.
- In furtherance of his goals, he took a course in management.
- Without your help, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project.
- Aside from the weather, everything else was perfect.
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