The preposition about has several uses. It can refer to movement or position in various directions or places. The children were running about. (= The… Continue reading

Some verbs, adjectives and nouns are followed by particular prepositions. Here are some of the most common combinations. Note that alternatives are sometimes possible, and… Continue reading

Across and over can both be used to mean ‘on the other side of a line / road / bridge etc’. There is a hospital… Continue reading

About and On Both about and on can mean ‘regarding’. There is a slight difference of meaning. Compare: We had a discussion about money. He… Continue reading