Prepositions of Duration and Repetition

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden.

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

I like to listen to music during my morning commute to work.

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

in or into a room, building, etc.

The children gathered inside the classroom for the lesson.

before a specific period of time passes

They sold out within minutes of opening.

at a position above or higher than something

Smoke hung over the burning building.

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

The cat slipped through the fence and disappeared into the bushes.

in every part of a particular area or location

The virus spread rapidly throughout after the first case was detected.

a machine that is used in restaurants, stores, etc. to calculate the overall price of something, store the received money, and record each transaction

The cashier quickly rang up the items at the till, making sure to give the customers their change.

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

I will wait for you until 5 PM.

used to describe a specific point or period of time that extends until a certain moment or event

I worked on the project up until midnight.

used to show how something is done or achieved

The problem was solved by teamwork.

at a later time than something

After dinner, we'll watch a movie.