Word + Preposition


Word + Preposition



Word + Preposition | English A1 Level (Beginner / Elementary)

15 Word


Go To


Definition: To move toward a specific place.

  • I will go to the library after school.
  • They decided to go to the movies tonight.
  • She wants to go to the concert this weekend.

Go To in a sentence


Come From


Definition: To originate or be derived from a source or place.

  • He comes from a small town in the countryside.
  • Her excitement comes from the upcoming concert.
  • Understanding where ideas come from enhances learning.

Come From in a sentence


Look At


Definition: To direct one's gaze towards something; to examine.

  • Please look at the board for instructions.
  • She asked him to look at the picture closely.
  • They need to look at different options before deciding.

Look At in a sentence


Talk To


Definition: To communicate or converse with someone.

  • I need to talk to you about the assignment.
  • She decided to talk to her teacher for help.
  • He always feels better after he talks to his friends.

Listen To


Definition: To pay attention to sounds or someone speaking.

  • He likes to listen to music while studying.
  • Please listen to the instructions carefully.
  • She enjoys listening to podcasts during her commute.

Listen To in a sentence


Wait For


Definition: to stay until something happens

  • We will wait for the bus together.
  • He had to wait for his friend to arrive.
  • They decided to wait for the meeting to start.

Wait For in a sentence


Think About


Definition: to consider something carefully

  • You should think about your choices before acting.
  • He likes to think about new ideas.
  • Think about how your actions affect others.

Think About in a sentence


Play With


Definition: to engage in activities using toys or games

  • He loves to play with his action figures.
  • She likes to play with her friends during lunch.
  • They often play with puzzles on rainy days.

Play With in a sentence


Help With


Definition: To provide assistance for a specific task.

  • I can help with your homework if you need.
  • He asked his friend to help with the presentation.
  • She is here to help with your questions.

Sit On


Definition: To take a position of authority over something; also means to physically sit on.

  • He is going to sit on the committee for the event.
  • She decided to sit on the chair in the corner.
  • They need someone to sit on the project for oversight.

Sit On in a sentence


Stand By


Definition: To be ready to assist or support someone; to wait nearby.

  • I will stand by you no matter what happens.
  • The rescue team is on standby for emergencies.
  • She promised to stand by her friend in tough times.

Stand By in a sentence


Walk To


Definition: to go somewhere on foot

  • We walk to school every day.
  • She likes to walk to the park after lunch.
  • He prefers to walk to the store instead of driving.

Work For


Definition: to be employed by someone or a company

  • I work for a local non-profit organization.
  • She wants to work for a technology company.
  • He decided to work for a larger firm.

Ask About


Definition: To inquire or seek information regarding something.

  • She wanted to ask about the homework.
  • He asked about the schedule for next week.
  • They will ask about the event during the meeting.

Belong To


Definition: to be the property of someone

  • This book belongs to my sister.
  • The keys belong to the office manager.
  • These toys belong to the children in the playroom.

Belong To in a sentence



Word + Preposition | English A2 Level (Pre-Intermediate)

11 Word


Smile At


Definition: To show happiness or friendliness by turning up the corners of the mouth; to greet someone with a smile.

  • She smiled at her friend when she arrived.
  • He always smiles at everyone he meets.
  • Smiling at others can brighten their day.

Worry About


Definition: To feel anxious or concerned about something.

  • Don't worry about the small details; focus on the big picture.
  • He tends to worry about his grades too much.
  • She learned not to worry about things outside her control.

Worry About in a sentence


Depend On


Definition: To be influenced or determined by something; to rely on.

  • The success of the project will depend on teamwork.
  • She depends on her daily routine to stay organized.
  • Understanding how to depend on others fosters collaboration.

Depend On in a sentence


Dream Of


Definition: To desire or aspire to achieve something; to imagine.

  • He dreams of becoming a scientist one day.
  • She dreams of living in a big city.
  • Many people dream of success in their careers.

Dream Of in a sentence


Ask For


Definition: To request something.

  • He decided to ask for help with his project.
  • She will ask for a raise during her review.
  • They often ask for feedback after the presentation.

Ask For in a sentence


Care About


Definition: To feel concern or interest in someone or something.

  • I care about my friends and their well-being.
  • She truly cares about the environment.
  • He cares about doing well in school.

Care About in a sentence


Pay For


Definition: to give money in exchange for goods or services

  • You need to pay for your groceries at the checkout.
  • He forgot to pay for his lunch.
  • They agreed to pay for the tickets in advance.

Pay For in a sentence


Write To


Definition: To send a written message to someone.

  • I will write to my friend about the trip.
  • She decided to write to her favorite author.
  • He plans to write to the school for more information.

Invite To


Definition: To request someone's presence at an event.

  • He wanted to invite her to his birthday party.
  • They decided to invite the entire class to the celebration.
  • She was excited to invite her friends to the game.

Belong With


Definition: to be suited or appropriate to a group

  • I feel I belong with my friends at school.
  • Those shoes belong with that dress perfectly.
  • You truly belong with people who appreciate you.

Agree With


Definition: To have the same opinion as someone.

  • I agree with your point about teamwork.
  • She does not always agree with his ideas.
  • He agrees with the teacher's instructions.

Agree With in a sentence



Word + Preposition | English B1 Level (Intermediate)

9 Word


Care For


Definition: To look after someone or something; to have affection.

  • She cares for her younger brother after school.
  • He cares for the plants in the garden.
  • They care for animals at the shelter.

Care For in a sentence


Talk About


Definition: To discuss a particular topic or subject.

  • Let’s talk about our plans for the weekend.
  • She wanted to talk about her favorite book.
  • They often talk about their experiences in class.

Talk About in a sentence


Focus On


Definition: to give attention to

  • We need to focus on our studies this week.
  • She decided to focus on her health.
  • It's important to focus on the main ideas.

Focus On in a sentence


Rely On


Definition: To depend on someone or something for support or help.

  • She has to rely on her friends during tough times.
  • Many people rely on technology for daily tasks.
  • You can rely on the team to complete the project.

Rely On in a sentence


Insist On


Definition: To demand or require something firmly.

  • She insists on having her own way in projects.
  • He insists on practicing every day.
  • They insist on quality in their work.

Insist On in a sentence


Apply For


Definition: To make a formal request for something, like a job or admission.

  • She decided to apply for the scholarship.
  • He plans to apply for a summer internship.
  • They encouraged students to apply for the program.

Apply For in a sentence


Participate In


Definition: To take part in an activity or event; to join others.

  • Many students wanted to participate in the school play.
  • He decided to participate in the science fair this year.
  • She loves to participate in community service projects.

Participate In in a sentence


Provide For


Definition: to make arrangements for someone’s needs

  • He works hard to provide for his family.
  • Parents provide for their children’s education.
  • They need to provide for their future plans.

Provide For in a sentence


Succeed In


Definition: To achieve a desired outcome or goal.

  • She hopes to succeed in her exams this year.
  • He worked hard to succeed in his career.
  • They succeeded in organizing a successful event.

Succeed In in a sentence



Word + Preposition | English B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

7 Word


Believe In


Definition: to have faith or confidence in something

  • I believe in working hard to achieve my goals.
  • She believes in kindness and helping others.
  • Many people believe in the importance of education.

Believe In in a sentence


Complain About


Definition: To express dissatisfaction regarding a specific issue.

  • He often complains about the noise in the city.
  • They complain about not having enough time.
  • She decided to complain about the unfair treatment.

Complain About in a sentence


Consist Of


Definition: To be made up of or composed of particular elements.

  • The committee will consist of teachers and parents.
  • The project consists of three main phases.
  • The team consists of students from different grades.

Consist Of in a sentence


Prepare For


Definition: To make ready or become equipped for something.

  • She needs to prepare for her upcoming exam.
  • He started to prepare for the presentation next week.
  • They will prepare for the trip by packing their bags.

Prepare For in a sentence


Look After


Definition: To take care of someone or something; to ensure their well-being.

  • She will look after the puppy while they are away.
  • He needs someone to look after his plants.
  • Parents look after their children every day.

Look After in a sentence


Deal With


Definition: To handle or manage a situation or problem.

  • She knows how to deal with difficult customers.
  • He found it hard to deal with stress during exams.
  • Understanding how to deal with issues is important for success.

Deal With in a sentence


Contribute To


Definition: To help cause or add to something.

  • She wanted to contribute to the charity event.
  • His efforts will contribute to the success of the project.
  • They aim to contribute to environmental protection.

Contribute To in a sentence



Word + Preposition | English C1 Level (Advanced)

26 Word


Analyze


Definition: To examine something in detail to understand it better.

  • He will analyze the data for his report.
  • She learned how to analyze texts critically.
  • They need to analyze the results before making decisions.

Analyze in a sentence


For


Definition: A preposition used to indicate purpose, direction, or benefit.

  • This gift is for you.
  • She studies hard for good grades.
  • He went for a walk in the park.

For in a sentence


Apply


Definition: To put something into operation or to make a formal request.

  • You need to apply for the scholarship by next week.
  • She decided to apply her knowledge in a project.
  • Understanding how to apply skills is key to success.

Apply in a sentence


To


Definition: A preposition used to indicate direction, place, or purpose.

  • She is going to the store to buy groceries.
  • He gave the book to his friend.
  • They walked to the park to enjoy the weather.

To in a sentence


Contribute


Definition: To give something, such as time or money, to help achieve a goal.

  • She decided to contribute her time to the local shelter.
  • Everyone can contribute to the community.
  • He wants to contribute ideas during the meeting.

Contribute in a sentence


Engage


Definition: To participate or become involved in something.

  • We need to engage the students in the lesson.
  • He wants to engage in community service.
  • The teacher asked questions to engage the class.

Engage in a sentence


In


Definition: A preposition used to indicate location or position within something.

  • The cat is in the box.
  • She lives in a small town.
  • Put the apples in the basket.

In in a sentence


Focus


Definition: To concentrate on something.

  • Please focus on your studies.
  • She needs to focus during the test.
  • He lost focus while watching TV.

Focus in a sentence


On


Definition: a preposition indicating position or surface contact

  • The book is on the table.
  • She put her phone on the desk.
  • Understanding how to use "on" correctly is important for clear sentences.

On in a sentence


Investigate


Definition: To look into something carefully to find out information.

  • The teacher will investigate why the homework was not done.
  • Police investigate crimes to find the truth.
  • We need to investigate the results of the experiment.

Investigate in a sentence


Into


Definition: Expressing movement or direction toward the inside of something.

  • He walked into the room quietly.
  • She placed the book into her bag.
  • The cat jumped into the box.

Into in a sentence


Lead


Definition: To guide or direct a group or activity.

  • She will lead the class project this month.
  • Good leaders know how to lead by example.
  • I want to lead my team to victory.

Lead in a sentence


Participate


Definition: To take part in an activity or event.

  • He decided to participate in the art competition.
  • She loves to participate in class discussions.
  • They will participate in the community cleanup.

Participate in a sentence


React


Definition: To respond to something; to show a response.

  • He will react quickly to the news.
  • She reacted with excitement when she won.
  • They need to react calmly in emergencies.

React in a sentence


Respond


Definition: To reply or answer to something, such as a question or request.

  • Please respond to my email as soon as you can.
  • He decided to respond to the invitation.
  • How did she respond to the news?

Respond in a sentence


Subscribe


Definition: To sign up or agree to receive something regularly, such as a service or publication.

  • She decided to subscribe to the magazine for a year.
  • You can subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
  • He wants to subscribe to the streaming service.

Subscribe in a sentence


Adapt


Definition: To change or adjust to new conditions.

  • Animals must adapt to their environment.
  • She will adapt her plans if necessary.
  • Learning to adapt is a valuable skill.

Adapt in a sentence


Comply With


Definition: To follow rules or requests set by others.

  • The company must comply with environmental regulations.
  • Employees are required to comply with workplace policies.
  • He chose to comply with the instructions given by the teacher.

Comply With in a sentence


Emphasize


Definition: To give special importance or prominence to something.

  • The teacher wanted to emphasize the importance of homework.
  • She emphasized her point during the discussion.
  • He used bold text to emphasize key ideas in his presentation.

Emphasize in a sentence


Relate To


Definition: To connect or understand something personally.

  • I can relate to her feelings about school.
  • He finds it hard to relate to others sometimes.
  • Many people relate to the struggles of young adults.

Relate To in a sentence


Refer To


Definition: to mention or allude to something

  • When you refer to the book, make sure to cite the author.
  • She will refer to the notes during the presentation.
  • He likes to refer to his favorite quotes for inspiration.

Refer To in a sentence


Translate Into


Definition: to express in another language

  • She needs to translate her essay into Spanish.
  • Can you translate this phrase into French?
  • He learned how to translate into different languages.

Translate Into in a sentence


Correspond With


Definition: To communicate or match with something.

  • Her findings correspond with previous research.
  • He will correspond with the team about the project.
  • Understanding how they correspond with each other is essential.

Correspond With in a sentence


Interfere With


Definition: to disrupt or prevent something from happening

  • The noise interfered with her ability to concentrate.
  • Don't interfere with their game; let them play.
  • His comments interfered with the flow of the discussion.

Interfere With in a sentence


Collaborate With


Definition: To work together with others towards a common goal.

  • She will collaborate with her classmates on the project.
  • They often collaborate with local businesses.
  • He enjoys collaborating with artists on new works.

Collaborate With in a sentence


Integrate Into


Definition: To become part of a larger whole.

  • She wants to integrate into the new team smoothly.
  • They plan to integrate into the local culture.
  • It's important to integrate into the community when moving.


Word + Preposition | English C2 Level (Proficiency / Mastery)

14 Word


Abide By


Definition: To follow or obey a rule or decision.

  • You must abide by the school’s dress code.
  • He promised to abide by the rules of the competition.
  • If you abide by the guidelines, everyone will be safe.

Abide By in a sentence


Account For


Definition: To explain or provide a reason for something.

  • You need to account for all expenses.
  • Can you account for your absence yesterday?
  • We must account for the changes in the budget.

Account For in a sentence


Adhere To


Definition: To follow or stick to a rule or guideline.

  • It’s important to adhere to safety protocols.
  • They must adhere to the schedule for success.
  • He promised to adhere to the team's decisions.

Adhere To in a sentence


Apologize For


Definition: To express regret for an action or event.

  • He wanted to apologize for the misunderstanding.
  • She will apologize for her behavior later.
  • It’s important to apologize for mistakes.

Approve Of


Definition: To agree with or support something.

  • Her parents approve of her choice of university.
  • He does not approve of cheating in exams.
  • The coach will approve of the new strategy.

Approve Of in a sentence


Argue Against


Definition: to present reasons not to support something

  • They argue against the new policy in the meeting.
  • He likes to argue against unfair rules.
  • She will argue against the decision during the debate.

Arrive At


Definition: To reach a conclusion or decision after consideration.

  • We need to arrive at a decision by tomorrow.
  • They finally arrived at a solution to the problem.
  • After discussion, they arrived at a consensus.

Arrive At in a sentence


Concentrate On


Definition: To focus attention or effort on a specific task or subject.

  • She needs to concentrate on her studies for the exam.
  • He tried to concentrate on the lecture despite distractions.
  • Concentrating on goals can lead to success.

Concentrate On in a sentence


Cope With


Definition: To manage or deal effectively with a difficult situation.

  • She learned how to cope with stress through meditation.
  • He finds it hard to cope with changes at school.
  • Coping with challenges is an important life skill.

Cope With in a sentence


Engage In


Definition: To participate or become involved in an activity.

  • She decided to engage in sports after school.
  • He likes to engage in community service projects.
  • Understanding how to engage in activities fosters involvement.

Engage In in a sentence


Object To


Definition: To express disapproval or disagreement with something.

  • She objected to the noisy construction next door.
  • He will object to the proposal during the meeting.
  • Many people object to unfair treatment in the workplace.

React To


Definition: To respond or behave in a certain way.

  • He didn't know how to react to the news.
  • Students often react to changes in the classroom.
  • How will you react to the new rules?

React To in a sentence


Respond To


Definition: To reply or react to something.

  • He didn’t know how to respond to the question.
  • She will respond to your email later today.
  • They need to respond to feedback quickly.

Work On


Definition: to spend time improving or developing something

  • He will work on his project all weekend.
  • She needs to work on her presentation skills.
  • They will work on the report together.

Work On in a sentence



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