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Pronunciation: [/ɒv/]

Word

Learn how to use of in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(preposition) used to show a relationship between two things, that something belongs to someone or something else, or when you're talking about the material something is made of.

Example

The book of fairy tales is on the shelf.

Example

That's not a book of mine; it belongs to my friend.

Example

Whose bag is this book of fairy tales in?

Context: “amount”

(preposition) used with words like 'lots of' or 'some of' to show an unspecified amount or part of something.

Example

She ate some of the cake at the party.

Example

He doesn't want any of the sandwiches for lunch.

Example

Do you want some of the juice?

Context: “origin”

(preposition) used to show where something comes from or belongs to.

Example

The gift is from a friend of mine.

Example

I don't know where that painting is from.

Example

Who is the owner of this watch?

How to pronounce of

Pronunciation: [/ɒv/]

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