Use

There are many prepositions of place. These prepositions describe different locations and proximities in reference to other objects.

The prepositions over and above describe positions that are higher than a specific noun.

The prepositions under, underneath, and below describe positions that are lower than a specific noun.

The preposition next to describes positions that are side-by-side.

The preposition between describes a position in relation of one object that is in the middle of two other objects.

The prepositions near, by, and close to describe positions that are in close proximity to a specific point.

Example:

The pineapple is next to the watermelon.

Explanation:

We use the preposition next to to describe the position of the watermelon in relation to the pineapple.

How to build

We use this structure to create a prepositional phrase using prepositions of place:

preposition of place + article + noun

• The cup is over the sink.

• Look under the table.

• The folder is underneath all the papers.

More Examples

• There is a bookshelf over the table.

• I found my sock under the chair.