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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