This document provides examples and explanations of different prepositions of time, place, and direction in English. It discusses 15 prepositions of time including at, in, on, by, since, for, during, throughout, within, until/till, before, after, between, beyond. It also explains 15 prepositions of place such as in, on, at, under, below, above, over, beside, near, far from, among, between, behind, in front of. Finally, it covers 14 prepositions of direction including to, from, into, out of, onto, off, towards, away from, up, down, along, across, past, through, around.

1. Prepositions

2. TIME
IN ON AT
general period of time (in the
future, in the past, in the present)
dates (on the 10th of june, on his
birthday)
specific times (at 10 am, at 3
o'clock, at lunch time)
years (in 1991, in 80s, in XIX
century)
Holidays with “day” (on New
Year's Day, on Christmas Day, on
a bank holiday)
atm (at the moment)
seasons (in summer, in winter) Days of the week (on Monday,
on Friday, on Friday evening)
Holidays without “Day” (at
Christmas, at Easter,
month and weeks (in june, in five
weeks, in a few weeks)
Days of the month ( on the 4th of
July, on the first day of May)
Miscellaneous ( at night)
parts of days (in the morning, in
the evening)
Miscellaneous (on time)

3. PLACE
IN ON AT
Countries (in England) Streets (on the 5th avenue) addresses (at 10 Al-Farabi
street)
Cities (in Almaty, in New York,
in Jakarta)
Surfaces (on the table, on the
roof)
Specific locations (at the bus
stop)
Neighbourhoods (in Medeu
district)
Transport (on a train, on a bus) Shops (at the coffee shop)
Enclosed spaces (in a taxi, in a
car)
Media ( on the TV, on the news,
on the internet)
Group Activities ( at ta party, at
the event)
Books, newspaper (in the
Times)
Work, home, places to study
(at work, at school)
Bottom, top, end, start ( at the
end, at the top of the page)

4. prepositions of time
1. At:
• Examples:
• I have a meeting at 2 PM.
• She usually goes to the gym at
night.
• We celebrate Christmas at the
end of December.
Explanation: "At" is
used for specific points
in time, such as hours,
times of day, and
holidays.

5. 2. In:
• Examples:
• My birthday is in August.
• They love skiing in winter.
• She started her new job in
2022.
Explanation: "In" is
used for months,
seasons, years, longer
periods, and parts of
the day.

6. 3. On:
• Examples:
• We have a meeting on Monday.
• The concert is on June 15th.
• They celebrate Thanksgiving
on the fourth Thursday of
November.
Explanation: "On" is
used for days of the
week, specific dates,
and holidays.

7. 4. By:
• Examples:
• Please submit your report by
tomorrow.
• I'll finish the project by the end
of the week.
Explanation: "By"
indicates a deadline or
a specific time when an
action will be
completed.

8. 5. Since:
• Examples:
• She has been living here since
2010.
• I've known him since we were
kids.
Explanation: "Since"
indicates the starting
point of an action that
continues to the
present.

9. 6. For:
• Examples:
• They've been married for five
years.
• She studied abroad for a
semester.
Explanation: "For"
indicates the duration
of an action or state.

10. 7. During:
• Examples:
• It rained heavily during the
night.
• She lost her phone during the
party.
Explanation: "During"
is used to indicate
when something
happens within a
particular time frame.

11. 8. Throughout:
• Examples:
• He worked hard throughout the
day.
• The event lasted throughout
the weekend.
Explanation:
"Throughout" indicates
that something
happens during the
whole period of time.

12. 9. Within:
• Examples:
• Please complete the task
within a week.
• They promised to deliver the
package within two days.
Explanation: "Within"
indicates a time limit or
a period before which
something will happen.

13. 10. Until / Till:
• Examples:
• The store is open until 9 PM.
• I'll be here till you finish.
Explanation: "Until" or
"till" indicates the point
in time when an action
will stop.

14. 11. Before:
• Examples:
• Please arrive before 6 PM.
• We need to finish the project
before the deadline.
Explanation: "Before"
indicates a time earlier
than another event.

15. 12. After:
• Examples:
• The movie starts after dinner.
• I'll call you after the meeting.
Explanation: "After"
indicates a time later
than another event.

16. 13. Between:
• Examples:
• She works between 9 AM and
5 PM.
• The event is scheduled
between 3 PM and 6 PM.
Explanation:
"Between" indicates a
period of time
separating two events.

17. 14. Beyond:
• Examples:
• We can discuss the details
beyond next week.
• The appointment is not
available beyond Tuesday.
Explanation: "Beyond"
indicates a point in time
later than a certain limit.

18. prepositions of place
1. In:
• Examples:
• The cat is in the box.
• She lives in the city.
• The book is in the backpack.
Explanation: "In" is
used to indicate an
enclosed space or a
general location within
larger areas.

19. 2. On:
• Examples:
• The keys are on the table.
• She placed the vase on the
shelf.
• The picture hangs on the wall.
Explanation: "On" is
used to indicate a
surface or a specific
point on a surface.

20. 3. At:
• Examples:
• We'll meet at the park.
• He is waiting at the bus stop.
• The event will be held at the
community center.
Explanation: "At" is
used for a specific point
or location, especially
when it's a public place.

21. 4. Under:
• Examples:
• The cat is sleeping under the
table.
• The keys are under the pillow.
Explanation: "Under"
indicates a position
directly below or
beneath something.

22. 5. Below:
• Examples:
• The temperature is below
freezing.
• The ship is anchored below the
bridge.
Explanation: "Below"
is similar to "under" and
also indicates a lower
position.

23. 6. Above:
• Examples:
• The bird is flying above the
clouds.
• Hang the picture above the
sofa.
Explanation: "Above"
indicates a higher
position or location.

24. 7. Over:
• Examples:
• The airplane is flying over the
ocean.
• She placed a blanket over the
chair.
Explanation: "Over"
indicates a position
directly above
something, but it can
also indicate movement
across or across the
top of something.

25. 8. Beside:
• Examples:
• He sat beside his friend.
• The car is parked beside the
building.
Explanation: "Beside"
indicates a position
next to or adjacent to
something.

26. 9. Next to:
• Examples:
• She lives next to the park.
• The store is next to the bank.
Explanation: "Next to"
is similar to "beside"
and also indicates
proximity.

27. 10. Near:
• Examples:
• The school is near the library.
• We found a parking spot near
the entrance.
Explanation: "Near"
indicates a close or
short distance from
something.

28. 11. Far from:
• Examples:
• Their house is far from the city
center.
• The beach is far from here.
Explanation: "Far
from" indicates a
significant distance
away from something.

29. 12. Among:
• Examples:
• She found her keys among the
books.
• He is well-respected among his
colleagues.
Explanation: "Among"
is used to indicate
being surrounded by
things or people.

30. 13. Between:
• Examples:
• The cat is lying between the
cushions.
• The meeting room is between
the two offices.
Explanation:
"Between" indicates a
position or location in
the middle of two or
more things.

31. 14. Behind:
• Examples:
• The car is parked behind the
house.
• She is standing behind the tree.
Explanation: "Behind"
indicates a position at
the back or rear of
something.

32. 15. In front of:
• Examples:
• There is a park in front of the
school.
• The line is forming in front of
the ticket booth
Explanation: "In front
of" indicates a position
before or ahead of
something.

33. prepositions of direction
1. To:
• Examples:
• She is walking to the park.
• We are driving to the airport.
• He sent a letter to his friend.
Explanation: "To"
indicates movement
towards a destination
or a specific point.

34. 2. From:
• Examples:
• The train is departing from the
station.
• She received a gift from her
parents.
• He flew from New York to
London.
Explanation: "From"
indicates movement
away or origin from a
starting point

35. 3. Into:
• Examples:
• The cat jumped into the box.
• She went into the building.
• They sailed into the harbor.
Explanation: "Into"
indicates movement
towards the inside or
within something.

36. 4. Out of:
• Examples:
• The bird flew out of the cage.
• He stepped out of the room.
• She got out of the car.
Explanation: "Out of"
indicates movement
from the inside or
leaving a place.

37. 5. Onto:
• Examples:
• The cat climbed onto the table.
• She placed the books onto the
shelf.
• They jumped onto the train.
Explanation: "Onto"
indicates movement
onto the top surface of
something.

38. 6. Off:
• Examples:
• She stepped off the bus.
• Take your shoes off before
entering.
• The bird flew off the branch.
Explanation: "Off"
indicates movement
away from a surface or
position.

39. 7. Towards:
• Examples:
• We are walking towards the
beach.
• The car is heading towards the
city.
• He gestured towards the
mountains.
Explanation:
"Towards" indicates
movement in the
direction of something.

40. 8. Away from:
• Examples:
• They moved away from the
noisy street.
• The hiker is walking away from
the forest.
• She steered the boat away
from the rocks.
Explanation: "Away
from" indicates
movement in the
opposite direction or
distance from
something.

41. 9. Up:
• Examples:
• The balloon floated up into the
sky.
• He climbed up the ladder.
• She looked up at the stars
Explanation: "Up"
indicates movement in
a vertical or higher
direction.

42. 10. Down:
• Examples:
• The ball rolled down the hill.
• They walked down the stairs.
• She put the bag down on the
floor.
Explanation: "Down"
indicates movement in
a vertical or lower
direction.

43. 11. Along:
• Examples:
• We walked along the riverbank.
• The path goes along the
coastline.
• She rode her bike along the
trail.
Explanation: "Along"
indicates movement in
a parallel direction with
the length of something.

44. 12. Across:
• Examples:
• The bridge spans across the
river.
• He swam across the pool.
• She walked across the street.
Explanation: "Across"
indicates movement
from one side to the
other side of something.

45. 13. Past:
• Examples:
• We drove past the park.
• The bus went past the school.
• She walked past the store.
Explanation: "Past"
indicates movement
from one side of
something to the other,
usually indicating a
point that has been
passed.

46. 14. Through:
• Examples:
• The car drove through the
tunnel.
• He walked through the forest.
• She read through the book.
Explanation:
"Through" indicates
movement from one
side to the other by
passing within or
through something.

47. 15. Around:
• Examples:
• We walked around the lake.
• The dog ran around the yard.
• She wrapped the ribbon
around the gift.
Explanation: "Around"
indicates movement in
a circular or
surrounding path.