Prepositions are words that connect a noun, pronoun, or phrase to another part of the sentence, showing relationships of place, time, direction, cause, manner, etc.
Common examples:
- Place: in (inside), on (on top of), under (below).
The book is on the table.
- Time: at (specific time), in (period), on (specific day).
We met at 3 PM.
- Direction: to (towards), into (movement inside).
She went to the park.
Prepositions are essential to provide context and meaning to sentences.