Preposition/ˌprepəˈzɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Location Clues Prepositions provide specific location details within a sentence, like 'above', 'below', 'between'. The painting hung above the fireplace. Pro Tip 2/3Time Indicators Some prepositions indicate when something happens, such as 'before', 'after', 'during'. We will start the meeting before noon. Pro Tip 3/3Movement Direction Prepositions can show the direction of movement, like 'toward', 'into', 'out of'. The cat ran toward the tree.