A1preposition high_frequency_chunk

Of

UK /["/əv//ɒv/"]/ US /["/əv//ʌv/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

belonging to somebody; relating to somebody

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In simple words: shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.

Examples

• The book is on the table of my friend.
• She is a member of the team.
• He is afraid of heights.
• This is a picture of my family.
• He is one of the best players in the league.

Usage notes

Used to show relationships like possession or origin. Avoid overusing it in complex sentences to maintain clarity.

Grammar pattern

preposition + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'of' as a bridge connecting words, similar to 'love' connects hearts.

Collocations

• part of
• kind of
• out of
• a piece of
• a lot of

Synonyms

• from
• out of
• about

Antonyms

• not
• without

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'have' in possessive constructions.
• Using 'of' instead of 'from' when indicating origin.
• Incorrect placement in phrasal expressions.