prepositional phrase

English - Turkish

Definition of prepositional phrase in English Turkish dictionary

ilgeç öbeği

{e} ve isimden oluşan söz öbeği

English - English

Definition of prepositional phrase in English English dictionary

a phrase that has both a preposition and its object or complement; may be used as an adjunct or a modifier

{i} phrase that starts with a preposition

a phrase beginning with a preposition

A prepositional phrase is a structure consisting of a preposition and its object. Examples are `on the table' and `by the sea'. A phrase that consists of a preposition and its object and has adjectival or adverbial value, such as in the house in the people in the house or by him in The book was written by him. a phrase beginning with a preposition, such as 'in bed' or 'at war'

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Related Terms

prepositional phrases

plural form of prepositional phrase

Hyphenation

prep·o·si·tion·al phrase