Words commonly used with the prepositions from and in
September 24th, 2013 in English Learning
It is not always easy to know which preposition to use after a particular noun, verb or adjective. Here is a list of common combinations with the preposition from.
Absent from
He has been absent from school since Monday.
Abstain from
The laborers abstained from work yesterday.
Alight from
He was the first to alight from the plane.
Deviate from
Never deviate from the path of truth.
Differ from
This plan differs from the earlier plan.
Dissuade from
I tried to dissuade him from taking such a course.
Distinct from
This is similar to the other tune, but quite distinct from it.
Distinguish from
The two sisters look alike. You can’t distinguish one from the other.
Hide from
I have nothing to hide from you.
Part from
I parted from my friends and went home.
Prevent from
We must prevent him from entering the premises.
Prohibit from
We were prohibited from entering the cave.
Recover from
He has completely recovered from his illness.
Refrain from
You must refrain from smoking and drinking.
Relief from
This medicine will give you instant relief from pain.
In
Abound in
This area abounds in valuable minerals.
Absorbed in
He was absorbed in work.
Believe in
Do you believe in ghosts?
Confide in
I don’t think you can fully confide in him.
Deficient in
A diet deficient in iron can cause anemia.
Negligent in
He is very negligent in his studies.
Pride in
He takes great pride in his heritage.
Versed in
She is well-versed in oriental languages.
Wanting in
He is wanting in sympathy.