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   Is down a preposition?

   • In sentence A, down is a preposition. It's in the prepositional phrase down the tree. In sentence B, the word down isn't in a phrase, so it's not a preposition. (In this sentence, down is an adverb telling us where the tree fell.) The cat ran down the tree. The tree fell down.

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   What is a preposition in a sentence?

   • By definition, a preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to mark its relation to the rest of the sentence, such as "to" in "I went to the beach." 1. Common Prepositions Here is a list of prepositions that are most common. They refer to movement or placement. 2. Less common prepositions

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   What is a prepositional phrase?

   • A preposition is one word that shows the relationship between the noun or noun phrases and other words in a sentence. A prepositional phrase contains multiple words: the preposition, the noun or noun phrase (called the object of the preposition), and any words that modify that object. She sat on the old rocking chair.

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   What does down mean in a sentence?

   • A good dictionary will tell you more meanings of down, especially when it is used as part of a phrasal verb. Downwards is an adverb. It means ‘movement towards a lower position’: The garden slopes gently downwards in the direction of the river. Could you point the reading lamp downwards? It’s shining in my eyes.

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   Learn how to use down as a preposition or adverb in different contexts and meanings. Find out the difference between downwards and downward, and when to use them.

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   Definition of down preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   May 15, 2019 · Prepositions are words that show the relationship between elements in a sentence. They can express relationships of place, time, direction, and other abstract or logical connections. Learn about common prepositions, multi-word prepositions, and how to use them correctly.

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   Down is a preposition that can mean towards or in a lower place, level, amount, surface, direction, or stomach. It can also be an adverb, adjective, noun, or verb with different meanings.