35+ Fixed Prepositions List Starting with Alphabet A

Fixed Prepositions List: English Grammar plays an integral role especially when students are planning to take a competitive exam. One such topic that is important for students to learn is fixed prepositions. Many verbs and adjectives use fixed prepositions. So, it is important to learn about fixed prepositions to avoid errors in the language. The blog post provides you with the meaning of fixed prepositions and a list of fixed prepositions used with words starting with A. 

What are Fixed Prepositions?

“Fixed prepositions” denote prepositional phrases or expressions where specific prepositions consistently accompany particular words or phrases, maintaining a standard usage in the language.

Examples include: “accustomed to,” “interested in,” and “consistent with.”

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Usage of Fixed Prepositions

Fixed prepositions play a crucial role in forming special expressions, and giving words new meanings. Learning these expressions is essential because they convey meanings distinct from the individual words they comprise. For instance, “look” means to observe, but when combined with the preposition “after,” it transforms into “look after,” signifying taking care of someone

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List of 15+ Fixed Prepositions with Examples

Here are examples of phrases using the prepositions you mentioned:

1. Afraid of: She is afraid of spiders.
2. Allot to: The budget was allotted to various departments.
3. Confine to: The discussion was confined to specific topics.
4. Converted to: The old factory was converted to a modern office space.
5. Converted into: The raw materials were converted into finished products.
6. Cope with: She had to learn how to cope with stress.
7. Contact with: I lost contact with my old friend after college.
8. Devote to: He decided to devote his life to charitable work.
9. Defer to: In matters of expertise, she would defer to the expert’s opinion.
10. Deprived of: The child was deprived of basic necessities.
11. Dispose of: They needed to dispose of the old furniture.
12. Dispense with: The company decided to dispense with outdated technology.
13. Deliver to: The package was delivered to the wrong address.
14. Deal in: The company deals in a wide range of products.
15. Decide against: After careful consideration, they decided against the proposal.
16. Different from: His approach was different from what we had expected.

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15+ Fixed Prepositions Starting with Letter A

Read the list of the fixed prepositions starting with Alphabet A. The below table explains the verb with fixed prepositions starting with A, the meaning of a combination, and the usage of fixed prepositions through examples.

Verb with Fixed Preposition	Meaning	Example
Abide by	In accordance to	We must abide by the rules and the regulations of the school premises.
Absent from	To take leave or to go away	I was absent from the school today.
Abstain from	To refrain from doing or from consuming something	We must abstain from drinking alcohol.
Ability to	The quality of being able to perform	I have the ability to memorize the all dates.
Accede to	To agree	She accede to my request.
Acceptable to	The worth of acceptance	The rules of the party were not acceptable.
Access to	Act of approaching	She could not get the job because she didn’t have access to political leaders
Accompanied by	To go along with	I was accompanied by my friend to the hospital.
Accountable for	responsible	I am only accountable for my work.
Accused of	To blame	She always accused me of all wrong with her.
Accustomed to	Used to	She was accustomed to drinking a lot of alcohol.
Acquainted with	To have familiarity with	Are you acquainted with my sister?
Acquit of	To release	She was acquitted of all the charges.
Act upon	To work	We must act upon the advice of all the elders.
Adapt to	adjust	She adapted her to all the regulations of her inlaws.
Add to	To have an increased effect	I added sugar to my tea.
Addicted to	To become dependent	My brother is addicted to drinking coffee.
Adjacent to	Nearest in Place	The newly built temple is adjacent to my house.
Admit to	To give access to	His father was admitted to the hospital due to bad health.

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Exercise 1: Based on Fixed Prepositions List

Identify the fixed prepositions in the following sentences.

1. She is ___ waking up early.
2. The cat is ___ loud noises.
3. We are ___ achieving great things.
4. He is ___ the importance of education.
5. I am ___ art and literature.
6. The solution is ___ various factors.
7. Their success is ___ hard work and perseverance.
8. The team is ___ community service.
9. She is ___ her fitness routine.
10. The results are ___ our expectations.
11. We are ___ your support.
12. The company is ___ sustainable practices.
13. I am ___ the new software.
14. The project is ___ innovative technology.
15. They are ___ their ability to succeed.

Answers

1. She is accustomed to waking up early.
2. The cat is afraid of loud noises.
3. We are capable of achieving great things.
4. He is convinced of the importance of education.
5. I am interested in art and literature.
6. The solution is dependent on various factors.
7. Their success is attributed to hard work and perseverance.
8. The team is devoted to community service.
9. She is committed to her fitness routine.
10. The results are consistent with our expectations.
11. We are grateful for your support.
12. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices.
13. I am familiar with the new software.
14. The project is based on innovative technology.
15. They are confident in their ability to succeed.

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Exercise 2: Fill in the Correct Prepositions

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.

1.  She is standing ………. the door. 
2. She was studying ………… her study table.
3. He is lying ……….. his bed. 
4. The worthy minister is sitting ….. his chair.
5. She want to get ……… Berlin before dark.
6. Goa is ………… the south of India. 
7. The parachute was flying…..the clouds. 
8. We need not worry as the water of the Yumuna is ……. the danger level. 
9. The young woman was killed….a criminal …. a knife.
10. Her teacher ordered him to write…….ink. 
11. She wrote the letter …. a pen …. blue ink but I wrote it ….. pencil. 
12. She distributes these chocolates……..the children. 
13. The policy was signed…… Canada and Pakistan.
14. A cricket series will be played …….. England, Spain, and New Zealand. 
15. He is sitting ……. him.
16. …….. advising me, he gave me money too. 
17. She was staying ……. Rohini ……… Delhi. 
18. He was knocking …… the door. 
19. She got ……… the station just in time for her train. 

Answers

1. She is standing by the door.
2. She was studying at her study table.
3. He is lying on his bed.
4. The worthy minister is sitting on his chair.
5. She want to get to Berlin before dark.
6. Goa is in the south of India.
7. The parachute was flying above the clouds.
8. We need not worry as the water of the Yumana is below the danger level.
9. The young woman was killed by a criminal with a knife.
10. Her teacher ordered him to write with ink.
11. She wrote the letter with a pen in blue ink, but I wrote it in pencil.
12. She distributes these chocolates among the children.
13. The policy was signed between Canada and Pakistan.
14. A cricket series will be played among England, Spain, and New Zealand.
15. He is sitting beside him.
16. Besides advising me, he gave me money too.
17. She was staying in Rohini in Delhi.
18. He was knocking on the door.
19. She got to the station just in time for her train.

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