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Summary<\/h2>\n
Compound prepositions are phrases made up of two or more words that function as a single preposition. They are used to show the relationship between ideas in a sentence and can help indicate location, cause, purpose, contrast and more.<\/div>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

In-depth Explanation<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Use Compound Prepositions<\/h3>\n

Compound prepositions can go at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence and are followed by the noun, pronoun or noun phrase that are modifying. For example:<\/p>\n

I went to the store\u00a0because of<\/strong>\u00a0the sale.<\/p>\n

Here, the compound preposition (because of) comes before the noun it is modifying (the sale). Here is another example:<\/p>\n

According to<\/strong>\u00a0the report, sales have increased.<\/p>\n

In this sentence, the compound preposition (according to) again comes before a noun (the report), this time at the beginning of the sentence.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

Common Compound Prepositions<\/h3>\n

Here are some frequently used compound prepositions and examples of how to use them in sentences:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compound Preposition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Example<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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according to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Based on what someone says or a specific source.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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According to<\/strong>\u00a0the teacher, the test will be next week.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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in front of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Positioned ahead of something; facing.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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There is a large tree\u00a0in front of\u00a0<\/strong>the house.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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because of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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For this reason; explains why something happens.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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They canceled the game\u00a0because of<\/strong>\u00a0the rain.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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due to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Caused by; another (more formal) way to say “because of.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The delay was\u00a0due to<\/strong>\u00a0traffic.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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on behalf of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Representing someone else; acting for someone (somewhat formal).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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She accepted the award\u00a0on behalf of<\/strong>\u00a0the entire team.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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in addition to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Along with or besides something else.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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In addition to<\/strong>\u00a0a new computer, she also bought a printer.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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instead of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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In place of something else; as a substitute.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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We went to the beach\u00a0instead of<\/strong>\u00a0the park.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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as of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Starting from a specific time or date.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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As of<\/strong>\u00a0next month, classes will start earlier.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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in spite of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Despite; even though something is a challenge or opposite (formal).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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They had a picnic\u00a0in spite of<\/strong>\u00a0the cold weather.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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aside from<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Apart from or except for something.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aside from<\/strong>\u00a0the rain, it was a nice trip.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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next to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Beside or very close to something.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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My seat is\u00a0next to<\/strong>\u00a0the window.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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out of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Moving from the inside to outside; or no longer having something.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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He took the money\u00a0out of\u00a0<\/strong>his wallet.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re\u00a0out of\u00a0<\/strong>milk. Could you buy more?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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with regard to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Related to or about something specific (formal).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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With regard to<\/strong>\u00a0your question, I will find an answer.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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