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Note

We also use in to show a time in the future.

We also use in to say how long it takes to do something.

Preposition of Place

At

We use at for a place when we see it as a point.

Write your name at the top of the page. O Our train stopped at New Delhi.
O

Note

At is used with villages and small towns.

She lives at Meerut.
O
At is used with a particular house, place or residence:

I live at D-39, Jagrati Vihar, Meerut. She is putting up at Anand Vihar.
O O
In

We use in when we talk about a place as an area.

He lives in Agra. Keep this purse in your pocket.
O O
He lives in Deep Nagar.
O

Into, Onto

Both these prepositions show motion.

Pour tea into the cup. The bird flew onto the rooftop.
O O
Of, Off, From

Of is used to show possession.

The legs of the table are round. She died of fever.
O O
Off is used to mean away/down.

The thief ran off in darkness. The child fell off the roof.
O O
From is also used to show separation.

He returned from Japan on Sunday. All water comes from rain.
O O
For and since are used before periods of time and points of time respectively.

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