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The Preposition
Among (amongst) expresses: a. Position in the midst of: You can see my house among the trees.
b. Included in: Maha is among (one of ) the world's greatest poets.
c. Sharing: The sweets are to be shared among the five children.
At: "At" is used mainly to denote a place or point of time: I'll see you at the station at for o'clock.
Before: "Before" generally expresses: 1. Time (contrasted with after): Come and see me tomorrow any time before five o'clock.
2. Position, order: She sang before a large audience.
Behind: "Behind" express position: 1. In Space: The garage is behind the house.
2. In time: The train is behind time.
Below: "Below" generally has the meaning 'under': The temperature is below freezing point.
Below contrasted with 'above': To keep warm you need blankets above and below you.
Beside: "Beside" = 'by the side of', 'near': Go and sit beside Maher.
Besides: In addition: There are many others besides me who disagree with what you say.
Besides (as an adverb) can also have the meaning 'moreover': I don't want to go for a walk, I'm tired, and besides, it's beginning to rain.
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