Prepositions of place, Types of preposition

What are Prepositions of place?

Prepositions of place

Prepositions of place are words that are used to indicate the position or location of a noun or pronoun in relation to other objects. These prepositions help us describe where things are in space. Here are some common prepositions of place with examples:

In

Used to indicate that something is inside of a space or an area.

Example: She is in the kitchen.

On

Used to indicate that something is physically resting on top of a surface.

Example: The book is on the table.

At

Used to indicate a specific point or location.

Example: She is waiting at the bus stop.

Under

Used to indicate that something is below or beneath another object.

Example: The cat is under the table.

Over

Used to indicate that something is above or higher than another object.

Example: The plane is flying over the city.

Between

Used to indicate the position of something in the middle of two or more objects.

Example: The car is parked between the two trees.

Behind

Used to indicate that something is at the back of another object.

Example: The bookshelf is behind the couch.

Beside 

Used to indicate that something is next to or alongside another object.

Example: The lamp is beside the bed.

In front of

Used to indicate that something is located ahead of another object.

Example: The mailbox is in front of the house.

Above

Used to indicate that something is higher than another object.

Example: The bird is flying above the clouds.

These prepositions of place are essential for accurately describing the position or location of objects in space.