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preposition

Definition

noun: a word or group of words that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, location, or time, or to introduce an object
noun: a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication

Examples

The 'preposition' “on” in “The keys are on the table” shows location.
The 'preposition' “in” in “The movie starts in one hour” shows time.

Movie quotes

(..) - A year and a half. - No kidding. - You speak English really well. - So do you. Except for your tendency to end sentences with prepositions. What are you talking about? That. He's not wrong. All right, and this is my office. - Is this part of the tour? (..)
2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Jerusalem Duality Season: 1 Episode 12