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From vs. Of

From

/frəm/
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.

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Of

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.He said, 'Of course I am.'And "my lady" instead of "madam"?

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • 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.
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