How to use prepositions in English: learn the most difficult ones

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Prepositions are those little (and sometimes not so little) words that can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Today we are going to look at complex prepositions: those that are made up of more than one word. Do you think you know their meanings? Read the example sentence and try to understand it before reading the translation.


· «According to this reporter, the strike will cause thousands of saudi arabia phone number list in losses» : According to this reporter, the strike will cause losses of thousands of dollars.

· «He is a thief as well as a liar » : He is a thief as well as a liar.

· «It is because of the rain that the tennis match has had to be postponed » : It is because of the rain that the tennis match has had to be postponed.

· «She won the chess tournament by virtue of her even temper and quick mind » : She won the chess tournament thanks to her even temper and quick mind.

· «Contrary to popular belief , tomato is not a vegetable but a fruit » : Contrary to popular belief, the tomato is not a vegetable but a fruit.

· «The eagle couldn't fly due to a broken wing » : The eagle could not fly due to a broken wing.


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· «I get along really well with everyone in my family, except for my brother » : I get along really well with everyone in my family, except for my brother.

· «Far from being credible, the false accusations could not hold up to examination » : Not being at all credible, the false accusations could not hold up to scrutiny.

· «For lack of a better word, Pluto was called a planet for many years » : For lack of a better term, Pluto was called a planet for many years.

· «He cleans efficiently in addition to being a great cook! » : He cleans efficiently in addition to being a great cook.

· «In between studying subjects, I watch an episode of my favourite series » : Between studying subjects, I watch an episode of my favourite series.

· «In case of fire, please exit orderly in accordance with the evacuation plan »: In case of fire, please exit in an orderly manner according to the evacuation plan.

· «The fire chief in charge of the rescue operation was awarded a medal for bravery »: The fire chief in charge of the rescue operation was awarded a medal for bravery.

· «At the Goblin Market, you can get an enchanted sword in exchange for your first memory» : At the Fairy Market, you can get an enchanted sword in exchange for your first memory.