Phrase guide

phrasal preposition

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A preposition composed of several words rather than just one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • In English, most phrasal prepositions consist of an adverbial followed by a one-word preposition.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: preposition, adposition

History

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Breton: araogenn gevrennek — phrasal preposition
  • Dutch: samengesteld voorzetsel — phrasal preposition
  • Finnish: prepositiofraasi — phrasal preposition
  • French: locution prépositive — phrasal preposition
  • German: zusammengesetzte Präposition — phrasal preposition
  • Italian: locuzione preposizionale — phrasal preposition
  • Polish: przyimek frazowy — phrasal preposition
  • Portuguese: locução prepositiva — phrasal preposition
  • Romanian: locuțiune prepozițională — phrasal preposition
  • Welsh: arddodiad cyfansawdd — phrasal preposition