From ( preposition , preposition )

(As a preposition)

From ( preposition )

1. indicating the point in space or time from which something starts
2. indicating the source of something
3. indicating the cause or reason of something
4. indicating the distance or direction from a particular point
5. indicating the starting point of a particular action or activity

Origin:

Old english frān, of germanic origin; related to dutch van and german von.

Examples:

1. I am from Japan.
2. I received a letter from my friend.
3. I got this idea from a book.
4. I am going from here to there.
5. I am leaving from the airport.

(As a preposition)

From ( preposition )

1. indicating the point in space or time from which something starts
2. indicating the source of something
3. indicating the cause or reason of something
4. indicating the distance or direction from a particular point
5. indicating the starting point of a particular action or activity

Origin:

Old english frān, of germanic origin; related to dutch van and german von.

Examples:

1. I am from Japan.
2. I received a letter from my friend.
3. I got this idea from a book.
4. I am going from here to there.
5. I am leaving from the airport.