Overview
Prepositions of place describe where something is located. Common examples include: in (inside a space), on (on a surface), at (a specific point), between, next to, opposite, above, below, and behind. The correct preposition depends on the spatial relationship being described.
Core Prepositions
- atat — a specific point: at the door, at work, at school
- inin — enclosed space: in a room, in the city, in the box
- onon — a surface: on the table, on the wall, on the floor
- betweenbetween two things · among many things
Common Patterns
- next to / beside / near — close to something
- in front of / behind / opposite — position relative to something
- above / below / under / over — vertical position
- at the corner, on the left, in the middle
Common Mistakes
- ❌ She works in the bank (building) → ✅ at the bank (location/work)
- ❌ The book is at the shelf → ✅ on the shelf
- ❌ Between many options → ✅ among many options
When to use
Home / rooms
The keys are on the table next to the door.
Town / city
The café is at the corner of the main street.
Objects
The remote control is under the sofa cushion.
People
She was standing between her two brothers.