prepositional phrases

A form of prepositional phrase — A phrase containing both a preposition and its object or complement and which may be used as an adjunct or a modifier.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of prepositional phrase
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prepositional phrases. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prepositional%20phrases

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“prepositional phrases.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prepositional%20phrases. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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