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object of a preposition

 

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Noun object of a preposition has 1 sense
  1. prepositional object, object of a preposition - the object governed by a preposition
    --1 is a kind of object

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Object of a Preposition

Description:

An object of a preposition is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that follows a preposition and completes its meaning within the context of a sentence. It functionally acts as the receiver or target of the preposition.

Examples:

Noun:

  • The cat is sleeping on the mat.
  • The book is under the table.

Pronoun:

  • She left the gift for him.
  • They went with her to the party.

Noun Phrase:

  • He found the key behind the bookshelf.
  • We traveled across the seven seas.

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