prepositioin
A preposition is a word class that expresses the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another element in a sentence. It combines with its complement, usually a noun phrase, to form a prepositional phrase such as in the room, under the table, after the meeting. The standard term is preposition; mis-spellings such as prepositioin are common but incorrect.
Structure and function: The core of a prepositional phrase is the preposition plus its object. The phrase
Types and usage: Simple prepositions include in, on, at, by, for, with. Compound or complex prepositions include
Syntax and cross-language notes: Prepositions govern their objects and often require specific case forms in some