A1prepositionhigh_frequency_chunk

From

UK /["/frəm//frɒm/"]/US /["/frəm//frʌm//frɑːm/"]/

Definition

used to show where somebody/something starts

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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'.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • out of
  • away from
  • since

Antonyms

  • to

Common mistakes

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