Word
of
Definition
A word used to show a connection between things. It often shows what something is made from, what it contains, or who it belongs to.
A preposition indicating a relationship between a part and a whole, or expressing possession, origin, composition, or reference.
Examples
“She orders a cup of coffee.”
“A small group of tourists gathered at the end of the long pier.”
“The committee released a report of their findings, an indictment of the culture of a company that had lost its sense of purpose.”
Examples
simple
“She orders a cup of coffee.”
contextual
“A small group of tourists gathered at the end of the long pier.”
complex
“The committee released a report of their findings, an indictment of the culture of a company that had lost its sense of purpose.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “of” in context.
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
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