Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prepositional-phrase

noun
/ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənəl freɪz/
Definition
A group of words that begins with a preposition and usually ends with a noun or pronoun.
Examples
  • In the garden
  • After the movie
  • With great enthusiasm
Meaning
Prepositional phrases function as modifiers in a sentence, offering additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.
Synonyms
  • None (specific term)