From - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
From is a preposition indicating the starting point of something, such as origin, source, or time. It shows where someone or something comes from or when an action begins. Example: She is from Canada.
Definition:
Indicates the starting point of a physical or abstract source.
Synonyms:
out of, originating in, starting at
Part of Speech:
preposition
Antonyms:
to, toward
Common Collocations:
come from, different from, away from, separate from, derived from
Derivatives:
therefrom, therefrom (archaic)
Usage Tips:
Use "from" to indicate origin or separation; avoid redundancy like "from where" when "where" suffices.
Common Phrases:
from scratch, from time to time, from the heart
Etymology:
Old English "fram," meaning "forward, away," related to German "von."
Examples:
- 1. She comes from a small town in Canada.
- 2. The letter is from my best friend.
- 3. We walked home from the park yesterday.
- 4. This recipe is adapted from an old cookbook.