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From vs. Of
From
/frəm/
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Used to show the origin of something or starting point of motion or time.
Examples:
I'm
from
China.
He says is very different
from
they say, remember.
We can see them
from
here,' said Bobbie.
Synonyms:
out of
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
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Of
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Used to indicate belonging or origin between two items, or to specify a part or amount.
Examples:
From then on she took control
of
everything.
H
e said, 'Of course I am.'
A
nd "my lady" instead of "madam"?
Synonyms:
regarding
concerning
about
Antonyms:
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Ways to tell them apart:
From
indicates a starting point or origin, like a departure or beginning of a process.
Of
shows belonging or a connection, often used to indicate a relationship between parts and a whole.
Remember
from
often answers the question
where?
like
from the store
.
Of
usually indicates
whose
or
what
, like
a piece of the cake
.
Think of
from
as traveling or changing position, whereas
of
is more about possession or parts.
When to use from:
When to use of:
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