Preposition

Synonyms of preposition

• prepositional phrase
• connective
• linking word

Antonyms of preposition

• adjective
• noun
• verb

Collocations of preposition

next to

Frequency: 80 %

The park is next to the school.

in front

Frequency: 70 %

The book is in front of the shelf.

on top

Frequency: 60 %

The keys are on top of the table.

behind the

Frequency: 55 %

The car is behind the house.

underneath the

Frequency: 45 %

The cat is underneath the bed.

Idiomatic Expressions for preposition

• Phrase: preposition stranding
  Meaning: the practice of separating a preposition from its object, often in informal or colloquial speech
  Usage: In some dialects, preposition stranding is a common feature, such as in the phrase 'Who are you talking to?'