prepositional phrase

noun

, Grammar.

1. a phrase consisting of a preposition, its object, which is usually a noun or a pronoun, and any modifiers of the object, as in the gray desk I use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prepositional phrase¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

If it deserves more notice, perhaps a prepositional phrase will express it.

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For this adverbial use of all (here modifying the following prepositional phrase), compare Il Pens.

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Prepositional phrase modifying noun subject: The flooding of the pond made the ice smooth.

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A prepositional phrase: "His frame is on a larger scale;" "The marks were of a kind not to be mistaken."

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Prepositional phrase: "My antagonist would render my poniard and my speed of no use to me."

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