We do not normally use before to talk about position/place. Instead, we use in front of. A tall guy was standing in front of me.… Continue reading
Before, across and in front of
Prepositions
Unnecessary prepositions
Sometimes we use prepositions where they are not necessary. While expressions like ‘check up on’ and ‘as from’ are not exactly considered incorrect, they should… Continue reading
Despite and in spite of
Despite and in spite of mean exactly the same, but despite is more common than in spite of. Despite and in spite of are prepositions.… Continue reading
Idiomatic expressions with prepositions
Verbs often combine with prepositions. These combinations are called phrasal verbs. There are numerous phrasal verbs in English and they cause a great deal of… Continue reading
Compare to and compare with
To show likeness, compare is usually used with to. Life is often compared to a dream. She likes to compare herself to her mother. My… Continue reading