from
/fɹɒm/
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Meaning
preposition
Used to indicate source or provenance.
“I got a letter from my brother.”
preposition
Originating at (a year, time, etc.)
“This manuscript is from the 1980s.”
preposition
Used to indicate a starting point or initial reference.
“Face away from the wall!”
preposition
Indicating removal or separation.
“After twenty minutes, remove the cake from the oven.”
preposition
Indicating exclusion.
“A parasol protects from the sun.”