simple preposition
ˈsɪmpəl ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən
Definition

Definition of simple preposition - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

linguisticsTECH.preposition consisting of a single wordTECH.
  • In 'on the table', 'on' is a simple preposition.
  • 'Under' in 'under the bridge' is a simple preposition.
  • Teachers often highlight simple prepositions in lessons.
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Expressions with simple

simple asadj.
very easy to understand or do
The instructions were simple as, so anyone could follow them.
keep it simplev.
reduce complexity so something is clearer and easier to do
When explaining the rules, keep it simple and skip the extra details.
simple as 123adj.
very easy to do or understand
This math problem is simple as 123.
as simple as can beadj.
extremely easy to understand or do
The instructions are as simple as can be.
pure and simpleadj.
straightforward without any complications
His explanation was pure and simple.
simple as thatadj.
very easy to understand or do
The instructions are simple as that, anyone can follow them.

Expressions with preposition

object of a prepositionn.
noun or pronoun following a preposition
The object of a preposition often answers the question 'whom' or 'what.'.
complex prepositionn.
group of words acting as a preposition
In the sentence, 'In front of the house,' 'in front of' is a complex preposition.

Terms related to simple preposition

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  1. French:préposition simple, ...
  2. German:einfache Präposition, ...
  3. Italian:preposizione semplice, ...
  4. Spanish:preposición simple, ...
  5. Portuguese:preposição simples, ...
  6. Chinese:单一介词, ...
  7. Japanese:単純前置詞, ...
  8. Arabic:حرف جر بسيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִלַּת יַחַס פְּשׁוּטָה, ...
  10. Russian:простой предлог, ...
  11. Ukrainian:"простий прийменник", ...
  12. Hindi:सरल पूर्वसर्ग, ...
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