Word: From

Pronunciation

/frohm/

Definitions

• Preposition: Expressing the starting point of a physical movement or the source of something. For example: “She came from London.” “The letter was sent from Paris.”
• Preposition (used to indicate separation): Indicates the point at which someone or something leaves or separates from another. For example: “He parted from his family to start a new job abroad.”
• Preposition (used to show cause, motive, or reason): Expresses the origin or cause of something. For example: “Her fear stems from a childhood trauma.”
• Preposition (used to indicate a starting point in time): Specifies when an action starts or when something begins to exist. For example: “The meeting will commence from 3 PM.”
• Preposition (used with a range or difference): Shows the starting point of a range or the amount by which one thing exceeds another. For example: “The temperature dropped from 20°C to 10°C.”

Phrases

• “From now on”: Starting at the present moment and continuing indefinitely.
• “From scratch”: Starting from the very beginning without any advantage or prior preparation.
• “From head to toe”: Referring to the whole body or person.
• “From time to time”: Occasionally or sporadically.
• “From my perspective”: Indicating one’s personal point of view.

Example Sentences

• Movement: “The train departs from platform five.”
• Separation: “He moved away from home to attend college.”
• Cause/Reason: “Her decision to quit stemmed from her dissatisfaction with the job.”
• Time: “The store is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.”
• Range/Difference: “His weight increased from 150 pounds to 180 pounds after months of training.”

Synonyms

• Originating at
• Departing from
• Emerging from
• Stemming from
• Beginning with
• Arising from
• Of
• Out of
• Derived from

Note: As ‘from’ is primarily a preposition, it doesn’t typically have direct synonyms that can be used interchangeably in all contexts; its meaning often depends on how it’s used within a sentence. However, the above-listed phrases and terms might be used in similar contexts depending on the intended meaning.