Of (preposition)

  1. Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
  2. Expressing the relationship between a scale or measure and a value.
  3. Expressing the relationship between a direction and a point of reference.
  4. Expressing the relationship between a general category and the thing being specified which belongs to such a category.
  5. Used to indicate the material or substance something is made from.

Origin:

Old english, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german von, also to off.

Examples:

  1. The pages of the book were worn.
  2. A quarter of a cup of sugar was needed for the recipe.
  3. North of the city lies the river.
  4. The capital of Italy is Rome.
  5. The statue was made of bronze.
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