Prepositions of Movement and Direction

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

I read an interesting article about health and fitness.

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

The passengers were already aboard when the train left the station.

from one side to the other side of something

She swam across easily despite the strong current.

in the direction of a road, path, etc., indicating a forward movement

She walked along, lost in thought.

used to express an estimated number, time, or value

The event starts around 7 p.m.

at an oblique angle

used to show how something is done or achieved

The problem was solved by teamwork.

toward a lower position or level

She carefully climbed down the ladder to reach the ground safely.

to the inner part or a position inside a place

She walked into the room and greeted everyone.

so as to be removed, taken away, or separated

He pulled his gloves off before shaking hands.

used to indicate movement or transition to a new location or situation

She stepped on to the stage to deliver her speech.

at a position above or higher than something

Smoke hung over the burning building.

in a direction away from an enclosed or hidden space

Smoke poured out from the chimney.

the time that has passed

I learned a lot from the mistakes I made in the past.

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 the direction of someone or something

They walked towards the park to enjoy the sunny weather.

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

I went to the park with my friends.

at or toward a higher level or position

She looked up and saw the bird perched above her.