From

Definition

From is a preposition that indicates the point of origin, separation, or cause in relation to something. It is used to specify the starting point of an action, motion, or time, or to denote a source or cause.

Parts of Speech

• Preposition

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /frʌm/ or /frɑːm/
• Respelling: FRUM or FRAHM

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /frɒm/ or /frəm/
• Respelling: FROM or FRUM

Etymology

The word "from" originates from Old English "fram," meaning "away, forward, or off," derived from Proto-Germanic "*fram" (forward, from) and Proto-Indo-European "*pró-mo" (in front of, before). The term has maintained its primary function of indicating origin or separation over time.

Derivatives

• Fromage (noun, borrowed from French)
• Fromward (adjective, archaic)
• Fromtime (noun, rare)
• Froming (noun, obsolete)
• Fromness (noun, rare)

Synonyms

• Out of
• Since
• Off

Antonyms

• To
• Towards
• Into

Usage

The term "from" is widely used in contexts to denote origin, starting points, or sources. For example, "She came from a small town," or "The gift is from her parents."

Related Terms

• To: A preposition indicating direction or destination.
• Out: Indicating movement away from the interior.
• Since: Denoting a point in time or origin.

Detailed Definitions

Preposition

• Indicating the point of origin or starting point: Refers to the source or location from which something begins.
  • Example: "The train departs from the station at 9 AM."
• Indicating separation or removal: Describes the act of moving away from or detaching something.
  • Example: "He removed the nail from the board."
• Indicating a source or cause: Denotes the origin of an action, event, or object.
  • Example: "The letter was from an old friend."