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PREPOSITIONS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Prepositions.

Prepositions - as a noun

A function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
closed-class wordfunction word
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached)

Prepositions - as a verb

To place in a location before some other event occurs.

Example: "It is important to preposition the material before turning on the machine."

Example Sentences

"The book explains how to use prepositions correctly."
"Grammar rules often dictate the use of specific prepositions in certain contexts."
"Learning the different types of prepositions can help improve your writing skills."
"Sentences that lack prepositions may sound incomplete or unclear."
"The teacher gave us a list of common prepositions to memorize."
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Word Game Points

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

PREPOSITIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PREPOSITIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prepositions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREPOSITIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PREPOSITIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prepositions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREPOSITIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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