A1preposition high_frequency_chunk

From

🇬🇧 UK /["/frəm//frɒm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/frəm//frʌm//frɑːm/"]/

Meaning of From

used to show where somebody/something starts

In simple words: used to show the starting point of a movement or action

From in a sentence

• She is coming from the store.
• The letter is from my friend.
• The picture hangs from the wall.
• He is sitting from morning till night.
• They traveled from Paris to London.
• This gift is from my parents.

How to use From

Used to describe origins or starting points. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in very formal writing where alternatives may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

from + object

Memory hint

Think of 'from' as the starting 'f' in 'first'.

Related words

Collocations with From

• from here
• from time to time
• from now on

Synonyms for From

• out of
• away from
• since

Opposites of From

• to

Common mistakes with From

• Confused with 'to' when indicating direction.
• Omitted in sentences needing a starting point.
• Misplaced in sentences where 'from' should precede the start location.

Frequently asked questions about From

What does From mean?

used to show the starting point of a movement or action

What is the definition of From?

used to show where somebody/something starts

How do you use From in a sentence?

She is coming from the store.

Can you give another example of From?

The letter is from my friend.

What are synonyms for From?

Common alternatives include out of, away from, since.

What is the opposite of From?

Opposite meanings include to.

What words go with From?

It commonly pairs with from here, from time to time, from now on.

What are common mistakes when using From?

Confused with 'to' when indicating direction. Omitted in sentences needing a starting point. Misplaced in sentences where 'from' should precede the start location.

How do you pronounce From?

US: /["/frəm//frʌm//frɑːm/"]/, UK: /["/frəm//frɒm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use From?

Used to describe origins or starting points. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in very formal writing where alternatives may be preferred.

What CEFR level is From?

"From" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.