CEFR A1

from

preposition

Meaning

Used to indicate the place where someone or something starts.

Examples

He comes from Canada.
The letter is from my aunt.

Synonyms: out of, since, off

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from (A1)

preposition

Pronunciation: /frəm/, /fɹɑm/

Definition

Used to indicate the place where someone or something starts.

Examples

He comes from Canada.
The letter is from my aunt.
We walked from the station to the hotel.

How to Use from

from ... to ... (collocation): Indicates a range or sequence. — "The store is open from 9 AM to 5 PM."
come from (phrasal verb): To originate in a particular place or country. — "She comes from Australia."
away from (prepositional phrase): At a distance from. — "Stay away from the fire."
different from (collocation): Not the same as. — "This book is different from the last one."

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