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Prepositional Phrase

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In grammar, a prepositional phrase works as an adverb or an adjective, providing important information about the rest of the sentence.

Example sentences:

1. The cat was lounging under the table.
2. We went on a walk with our friends.
3. The book I was looking for was on the top shelf.

Sense 2:

In linguistics, a prepositional phrase refers to a phrase that consists of a preposition and its complement (object), which can be a noun phrase, verb phrase, or clause.

Example sentences:

1. The debate over the new policy lasted for hours.
2. The children were excited about their upcoming trip.
3. He couldn't decide between pizza and pasta.

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