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From (pronunciation: /frɒm/; etymology: Old English fram, from; related to Old High German fram, from, away, off')
From is a preposition in the English language. It is used to indicate the starting point in physical movement or time or the point at which a process starts.
Usage
The word "from" is used in various contexts and has different meanings based on its usage. Here are a few examples:
- Indicating the point in space where a journey, motion, or action starts: "He ran from the house to the park."
- Indicating the point in time when a particular process, event, or activity starts: "The exhibition runs from March to June."
- Indicating the raw material out of which something is manufactured: "The sculpture was carved from a single block of wood."
Related Terms
- Preposition: A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause.
- To: A preposition and adverb expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached.
- In: Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.
- On: Physically in contact with and supported by a surface.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on From
- Wikipedia's article - From
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