Indicates the position of a noun or
pronoun in relation to other words or show
a relationship between words. They are
generally placed in front of nouns.
Common
Under, like, near, in, on,
past, among, around,
between, across, during.
We stood under the tree as it was raining.
Special
Some nouns, adjectives and
verbs are always followed by
particular prepositions.
Different from, not different
to or different than; between
two, not among two; among
three (or more), not
between three (or more).
The team ran onto the field.
(Not: the team ran into the field.)