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FROM

(prep.)
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There are 8 meanings of the word From.

How to pronounce from:

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From - as a preposition

Used to indicate source or provenance.

Example: "I got a letter from my brother."

Originating at (a year, time, etc.)

Example: "This manuscript is from the 1980s."

Used to indicate a starting point or initial reference.

Example: "Face away from the wall!"

Indicating removal or separation.

Example: "After twenty minutes, remove the cake from the oven."

Indicating exclusion.

Example: "A parasol protects from the sun."

Indicating differentiation.

Example: "He knows right from wrong."

Produced with or out of (a substance or material).

Example: "It's made from pure gold."

Used to indicate causation; because of, as a result of.

Example: "Too many people die from breast cancer."

Example Sentences

"He received a gift from his friend."
"The train arriving from Paris is delayed."
"I am taking a break from work."
"The dog escaped from its leash."
"She received a letter from her grandmother."
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Word Game Points

Is FROM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, from is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FROM has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is FROM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, from is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FROM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is FROM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, from is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FROM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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