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1. | [ pronoun ] preposition used to indicate content or composition | |
Examples: | "Here is a glass of water." |
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2. | [ pronoun ] preposition, indicating origin | |
Synonyms: | from since by | |
Examples: | "He is from Barcelona." |
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3. | [ pronoun ] preposition | |
Synonyms: | about over for regarding concerning | |
Examples: | "What do you know regarding this accident?" "Tell me about your day." "We know little concerning his later life." "He feels concern for his wife." "Do you have any news of the explosion?" "We should not quarrel over details." |
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Similar spelling: |
Ofo off |