of
|of|
🇺🇸
/əv/
🇬🇧
/ɒv/
relationship
Etymology
'of' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'of,' where it meant 'away, away from, or off.'
'of' changed from the Old English word 'of' and has largely retained its form and meaning in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'away or off,' but over time it evolved into its current prepositional uses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Preposition 1
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
A piece of cake.
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Preposition 2
indicating an association between two entities, typically one of belonging.
The capital of France.
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Preposition 3
expressing the relationship between a scale or measure and a value.
A cup of sugar.
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Preposition 4
expressing the material or substance constituting something.
A ring of gold.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35