The idiomatic use of preposition refers to common phrases or expressions where a preposition is used in a fixed way that may not follow strict grammatical rules. For example, "on the other hand," "in love with," or "at odds with." These combinations of words have specific meanings that are understood by native speakers through usage and convention.
Yes, it can be an idiomatic compound preposition. It is generally synonymous with "as far as."It is also a colloquial form meaning ready (for), or prepared (for).
No, "first of all" is not a preposition. It is an adverbial phrase used to introduce the initial point in a series of arguments or factors.
No, "turn" is a verb. A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Examples of prepositions include "in," "on," and "at."
No, "sudden" is not a preposition. It is an adjective that describes something happening quickly or unexpectedly.
No, "of course" is not a preposition. It is an adverbial phrase used to emphasize something that is commonly known or expected.
Yes, it is an idiomatic compound preposition meaning "because of."
No. It can only be a preposition. The idiomatic form "of course" is an adverb meaning certainly or surely.
Yes, it can be an idiomatic compound preposition. It is generally synonymous with "as far as."It is also a colloquial form meaning ready (for), or prepared (for).
No, "first of all" is not a preposition. It is an adverbial phrase used to introduce the initial point in a series of arguments or factors.
No, "turn" is a verb. A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Examples of prepositions include "in," "on," and "at."
No, "sudden" is not a preposition. It is an adjective that describes something happening quickly or unexpectedly.
No, "of course" is not a preposition. It is an adverbial phrase used to emphasize something that is commonly known or expected.
No. The archaic idiomatic conjunction "would that" (if only, as a wish) is formed by the verb would (conditional of will) and the conjunction that.
It is neither. The word "of" is a preposition. Except in rare cases, where it forms idiomatic adjectives (unheard of, spoken of).
Compound preposition is not the same as double preposition. Compound preposition consists of two or more words acting as a single preposition (e.g. "in front of"), while a double preposition is when two or more prepositions are used together without forming a single unit (e.g. "in on").
The word in may be a preposition (in the house) or adverb (come in), and much more rarely an adjective or a noun. It can be part of an idiomatic verb (e.g. look in) but it is not used alone as a verb.
No, "yet" is not a preposition. It is typically used as an adverb, conjunction, or as part of an idiomatic expression.