Some Common Compound Prepositions or prepositional phrases

 

Common Compound Prepositions or prepositional phrases

1. Instead of – ऐवजी

She drank water instead of soda.

2. In spite of – असूनही

In spite of the rain, the match continued.

3. Because of – मुळे

The picnic was cancelled because of heavy rain.

4. Due to – मुळे / कारण

 The train was late due to fog.

5. Owing to – मुळे

The flight was delayed owing to technical issues.

6. According to – नुसार

According to the teacher, the exam will be next week.

7. Along with – सोबत

She came along with her friend.

8. Together with – सोबत

 He submitted the report together with the documents.

9. Apart from – वगळता / व्यतिरिक्त

Apart from studies, she is good at sports.

10. In addition to – व्यतिरिक्त

 In addition to singing, he also plays guitar.

11. On account of – मुळे

The school was closed on account of the festival.

12. By means of – च्या माध्यमातून

The message was sent by means of email.

13. In front of – समोर

A bus stopped in front of the gate.

14. In place of – ऐवजी

 She used honey in place of sugar.

15. By virtue of – योगे / मुळे

 He succeeded by virtue of hard work.

16. By way of – म्हणून / स्वरूपात

He sent a gift by way of thanks.

17. With reference to – संदर्भात

With reference to your letter, we are sending details.

18. With regard to – संदर्भात

I am writing with regard to your complaint.

19. In accordance with – नुसार

The rules were changed in accordance with law.

20. In line with – अनुरूप

The budget is in line with our expectations.

21. In view of – लक्षात घेऊन

 In view of the exam, classes were cancelled.

22. In case of – प्रसंगी

Call me in case of emergency.

23. In the middle of – मध्ये

The phone rang in the middle of a meeting.

24. On behalf of – वतीने

I spoke on behalf of my team.

25. With a view to – उद्देशाने

He joined the class with a view to improving English.

26. With an eye to – विचार करून / उद्देशाने

She saved money with an eye to buying a car.

27. With respect to – संदर्भात

With respect to your order, delivery is delayed.

28. In comparison with – तुलनेत

This book is easier in comparison with that one.

29. In contrast to – उलट

In contrast to his brother, he is very calm.

30. In favour of – समर्थनात

The judge gave a decision in favour of the workers.

31. In the light of – विचारात घेऊन

 In the light of new evidence, the case was reopened.

32. For the sake of – खातिर

She did it for the sake of her family.

33. In exchange for – बदल्यात

He gave his bike in exchange for a laptop.

34. In return for – बदल्यात

 She helped him in return for his kindness.

35. In response to – उत्तर म्हणून

He nodded in response to my question.

36. By reason of – मुळे

 He was absent by reason of illness.

37. In reference to – संदर्भात

 In reference to your request, we are granting a leave.

38. In connection with – संदर्भात

 He was arrested in connection with the case.

39. In the course of – दरम्यान

He met many people in the course of his journey.

40. In the event of – प्रसंगी

 In the event of fire, use the stairs.

41. In opposition to – विरोधात

Students protested in opposition to the new rules.

42. In pursuit of – मागे लागून / ध्येय साध्य करण्यासाठी

He worked hard in pursuit of success.

43. With the help of – मदतीने

He solved the problem with the help of his teacher.

44. On the strength of – जोरावर

He got the job on the strength of his experience.

45. In the absence of – अनुपस्थितीत

 In the absence of the teacher, the class was noisy.

46. In the presence of – उपस्थितीत

She signed the paper in the presence of witnesses.

47. In relation to – संदर्भात / बाबतीत

We had a discussion in relation to your project.

48. In proportion to – प्रमाणात

Salary increases in proportion to exper

ience.

49. At the expense of – खर्च करून

He built his career at the expense of his health.

50. In accordance to (variation of with) – नुसार

The work was done in accordance to the plan.