Prepositions of movement or direction - #namasteenglish #namaste_english


Prepositions of movement or direction - #namasteenglish #namaste_english


Prepositions of movement or direction are used to show movement from one place to another. These prepositions are most often used with verbs of motion and are found after the verb.



  1. “To” is the most common of the prepositions of movement or direction, used to indicate movement or an action or condition suggesting movement in the direction of a place, person, or thing. Use: We use “to” to show movement in a specific direction.


    • Examples: I go to school by bus. / You walk to work every day.


  2. ACROSS: Meaning: from one side to the other. Use: “Across” is used to show movement from one side to the opposite side.


    • Examples: The boat will take you across the river. / You must walk across the street at the crosswalk.


  3. ALONG: Meaning: in a line; a point in the length of; from one point to another.


    • Examples: He’s walking along the path. / The street runs along the seafront.


  4. AROUND: Meaning: in a circle; in or along a curving path.


    • Examples: You must drive around the city center to reach the cinema. / Let’s go for a walk around the park.



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