# from

/ˈfɹəm/ (US) · /fɹˈɒm/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Preposition

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/from
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

used to show where something starts or where it comes from. You use it for places, times, or the beginning of a range.

For teachers: indicating the point in space, time, or scale at which a logical sequence, motion, or amount begins.

## Examples

- The train travels from London to Paris.
- The shop is open from nine in the morning until six in the evening every weekday.
- The data set includes results from a wide variety of sources, ranging from small local surveys to large international studies conducted over several decades.

## Pitfalls

- Not "It depends from the weather." but "It depends on the weather." — Learners often translate directly from their native language and use 'from' with 'depend', but the correct preposition is 'on'.

## Usage notes

- Commonly paired with 'to' or 'until' to define a range or duration.

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