I waited *for* (person) an hour before she finally arrived.

The book is *on* (surface) the table, next to the vase of flowers.

He drove *through* (movement) the tunnel to get to the other side of the city.

The cat was hiding *under* (position) the bed.

We walked *along* (path) the river until we reached the park.

She’s been living *in* (city) Paris for the last three years.

The painting was hung *above* (position) the fireplace.

They are traveling *to* (destination) Italy next summer.

The keys are *beside* (position) the phone.

Would you care *for* (preference) some coffee?

He is allergic *to* (reaction) peanuts.

The flowers were sent *by* (agent) an anonymous admirer.

The children ran *around* (movement) the playground joyfully.

The birds flew *over* (movement) the lake.

We must be at the theater *by* (time) 7 PM sharp.

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The manager asked for a report *on* (topic) Monday’s sales figures.

She placed the blanket *over* (covering) the sleeping child.

He was standing *right behind* (proximity) me, so I didn’t see him at first.

We took a detour *around* (alternative path) the construction site.

We need to finish the project *by* (deadline) the end of this week.

I haven’t seen him *since* (time) we graduated from university.

The kids are playing *in* (inside) the house.

Mary is now engaged *to* (future connection) John.

His response was out *of* (sourced from) character.

She worked *as* (role) a nurse for twenty years.

You should always check the terms *of* (specifics) service before signing up.

He whispered the secret *to* (recipient) her.

The car crashed *into* (colliding with) the tree because its brakes failed.

He divided the sweets *among* (distribution) his four children.

We are concerned *about* (subject of concern) your health.