Below and Under are the prepositions which basically mean ‘lower than’. However, under may indicate contact between the two objects/surfaces mentioned in the statement. On the other hand, below indicates space between the two objects/surfaces. It is also used in measurements of temperature and height to mean ‘less than’. Under is used more than below. He […]
Over and Above
Above and over are the prepositions which usually mean ‘higher than’. The aeroplane hovered above/over us. The fan is right above/over us. But over can also mean ‘covering’, ‘across’ or ‘on the other side’. Over indicates movement too. There is a temple over these mountains. There is an old bridge over the river. The dog jumped […]
Verbs and more-3
Today we will take a look at the phrases having combination of the verb ‘come’ and different prepositions. come across/come upon means to find something by chance I came across these old photographs while looking for my graduation degree. come on/come along means to accompany someone Come along, I’ll show you the canteen. come off […]
Few vs a few
Few, a few, little and a little are used as adjectives to quantify a noun. It seems and most people use few/a few as same words with no difference in meaning; the same goes for little/a little too. However addition of ‘a’ makes a difference. Few and a few are used before countable plural nouns. […]
Verbs and more-2
Another set of phrases today having combination of single verb with different prepositions. Call at means to call at some place I called at my friend’s place to confirm the news of board result. Call for means require or demand The labour is calling for a strike tomorrow. The situation calls for an emergency action. […]