Preposition - From
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to show the relationship between people, places, things, or time in a sentence. It helps us understand position, direction, time, and connection. Common prepositions are in, on, at, under, behind, between, and with. Prepositions make sentences clear and meaningful by connecting different parts of a sentence properly.
Examples:
• The book is on the table.
• She arrived at school early.
Preposition वह शब्द होता है जो किसी noun या pronoun के पहले आकर उसके संबंध को किसी व्यक्ति, स्थान, वस्तु या समय से जोड़ता है। यह स्थान, दिशा, समय और संबंध को स्पष्ट करता है। सामान्य prepositions हैं: in, on, at, under, behind, between, और with Preposition वाक्य को स्पष्ट और अर्थपूर्ण बनाने में मदद करता है।
उदाहरण:
• किताब मेज़ पर है।
• वह स्कूल में जल्दी पहुँची।
All Possible Uses of the Preposition “FROM”
The preposition “from” mainly shows origin, starting point, separation, source, cause, difference, and prevention. It answers questions like where from, when from, why from, and from whom.
1. From – Starting Point (Place)
Used to show the place where movement begins.
Examples
He came from Delhi.
This train runs from Jaipur to Mumbai.
She walked from the office to her home.
👉 Common pattern: from + place
2. From -Starting Point (Time)
Used to show the beginning of a time period
Examples
The shop is open from 9 a.m.
He has been working here from Monday.
Classes will start from next week.
👉 Often used with to / till / until
3. From – Source / Origin
Used to show the source of something
Examples
This juice is made from fresh oranges.
I got this idea from a book.
She borrowed money from her friend.
4. From – Separation / Distance
Used to show separation or distance between two things
Examples
Keep this away from children.
The village is far from the city.
He separated himself from bad habits.
5. From – Cause / Reason
Used to show the cause of a condition or feeling
Examples
He is suffering from fever.
She was tired from overwork.
The child cried from hunger.
6. From – Difference
Used to show how one thing is different from another
Examples
This book is different from that one.
Your idea is completely different from mine.
Life in villages is different from city life.
7. From – Change of State
Used to show change from one condition to another
Examples
The weather changed from hot to cold.
He went from poverty to success.
The boy turned from lazy to hardworking.
8. From – Removal / Prevention
Used to show protection or prevention
Examples
The police saved the child from danger.
This medicine protects you from infection.
He stopped her from falling.
👉 Pattern: prevent / stop / save / protect + from
9. From – Material (Transformation)
Used when something is made by changing the original material.
Examples
Wine is made from grapes.
Paper is made from wood.
Plastic is made from petroleum
⚠️ Difference:
1. made from → material changes
2. made of → material remains same
10. From – Point of View / Source of Information
Used to show where information comes from.
Examples
I heard this news from the radio.
According to me, from my point of view, this is right.
I learned English from my teacher.
11. From – Reason for Absence
Used to show absence or relief
Examples
He was absent from school.
She is free from tension.
The patient is free from pain now
12. From – Lower Limit (Range)
Used to show the minimum limit in a range
Examples
Books cost from ₹200 to ₹500.
Children from 5 to 10 years can apply.
Temperatures range from 10°C to 40°C
13. From – Origin of People
Used to show where a person belongs to.
Examples
He is from India.
Students from different states attended the seminar.
She comes from a poor family.
14. From – Cause of Emotion
Used to show why someone feels something
Examples
She was happy from the result.
He trembled from fear.
They shouted from joy.
15. From – Distance in Space
Used to show how far something is
Examples
The hotel is two kilo meters from here.
The airport is far from the city