Under, Below, Beneath, Underneath: What’s the Difference? (B2–C1) Hello, dear English learners! Prepositions may be tiny words, but they can cause big confusion — especially when several of them seem to mean the same thing. Under, below, beneath, underneath all describe position, yet each one carries its own nuance. Understanding Read more
Close, Near, Next to, Beside, By, Nearby – What’s the Difference? If you’ve ever tried to give directions in English, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I say close to or near? Is next to the same as beside? And what about by and nearby? They all seem to mean “not Read more
Difference between “Above” and “Over” What is the difference between above and over? Both over and above mean ‘higher than’ and, in many cases, are interchangeable: She was sitting and watching the clouds above/over her head go by. There was a beautiful rainbow above/over the horizon. When to Use “Over” Read more
Here are some commonly used prepositions of place with example sentences
Prepositions of Place: AT, IN, ON (Clear Guide with Examples) Many English learners feel unsure about AT, IN, and ON — and that’s perfectly normal. These three little prepositions can be surprisingly tricky, because they all talk about location, but each one does it in a slightly different way. Prepositions Read more