Fixed Prepositions are an essential part of spoken English, and understanding them helps you avoid common mistakes. These are word combinations that never change, which is why learning a proper fixed preposition with meaning is so important. Understanding and practising these fixed prepositions can help you use them correctly in sentences, which is crucial for improving your writing and speaking skills, especially for competitive exams and formal communication.
(Fixed prepositions, spoken English का एक अनिवार्य हिस्सा हैं, और इन्हें समझने से आपको आम गलतियों से बचने में मदद मिलती है। ये ऐसे शब्द संयोजन हैं जो कभी नहीं बदलते, इसीलिए अर्थ सहित उचित स्थिर पूर्वसर्ग (fixed prepositions) सीखना इतना महत्वपूर्ण है। इन निश्चित पूर्वसर्गो(fixed prepositions) को समझना और उनका अभ्यास करना आपको वाक्यों में उनका सही उपयोग करने में मदद कर सकता है, जो आपके लेखन और बोलने के कौशल को बेहतर बनाने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है, खासकर प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं और औपचारिक संचार के लिए।)
Fixed prepositions are words that are always used with a particular verb, adjective or noun, like ‘accused of’, ‘afraid of.
(Fixed prepositions (निश्चित पूर्वसर्ग) वे शब्द होते हैं जो किसी खास क्रिया, विशेषण या संज्ञा के साथ हमेशा प्रयोग होते हैं)। जैसे- accused of (आरोप लगना), afraid of (डरना)
In this lesson, you will find a helpful fixed prepositions list with simple meanings so you can start using them naturally in your everyday conversations.
Accede to-( मान लेना/ सहमत होना)-to agree, to give consent
He graciously acceded to our request.
The manager will not accede to our demands.
Adhere to-(पालन करना)-stick to, to follow a rule
Staff should adhere strictly to the safety guidelines.
Drivers must adhere to the speed limit.
Abstain from-(परहेज करना, दूर रहना)-keep away from, to avoid
The doctor advised him to abstain from smoking.
She decided to abstain from social media for a month.
Absorb in-(तल्लीन होना)-busy in work, to be engrossed
He had been totally absorbed in his chemistry homework.
He was so absorbed in his work that he missed the meeting.
Abound in/with (भरा हुआ होना, प्रचुर मात्रा में होना)-be full of
Uttar Pradesh abounds in water resources.
Natural beauty abounds in this serene forest.
Access to-(पहुंच, प्रवेश)- means of reaching, approaching
He tried to gain illegal access to the network.
You need a password to access your account.
Approve of (स्वीकृति देना, मंजूरी देना)-to accept, to give official consent
She approved of my proposal in no time.
My parents don’t approve of my decision.
Acquaint with-(परिचित करना या अवगत कराना)-to make known, to introduce
I am not acquainted with this lady.
She acquainted him with the new procedures.
Addicted to-(आदी,लती,व्यसनी)-be given to something harmful, habituated
He became addicted to pain medication.
She has become addicted to social media.
Assure of-(आश्वस्त करना, भरोसा दिलाना)-to give a promise or guarantee
I am assured of his help in need.
Can you assure the safety of your passengers?
Attain to-( हासिल करना, प्राप्त करना या पहुंचना)-to achieve
He attained to this status after hard work.
That crocodile has been known to attain to a length of 30 ft.
Avail of-(का लाभ उठाना, का फायदा उठाना)-take advantage of
She availed herself of this opportunity and got success.
She decided to avail herself of the chance to study abroad.
Abide by-(पालन करना, मानना)-to follow rules
You should abide by the rules laid down by the committee.
We expect our members to abide by this code.
Accuse of (दोषी होना, आरोप लगाना)-to blame someone
He accused me of this wrongdoing.
Rahul was accused of threatening his friend.
Acquit of-(दोषमुक्त करना, बरी करना)-to set free from blame/accusation
The jury acquitted him of murder due to a lack of evidence.
A federal jury acquitted them of the charges.
Alight at-(उतरना, किसी वाहन से उतरना, पक्षी का पेड़ पर उतरना)-to get off, to land
The birds alighted at the antenna.
They decided to alight at the next station.
Annoy with (a person)-परेशान करना/होना
I was so annoyed with him for turning up late.
I never get annoyed with my kids.
Annoy at something-(किसी चीज़ से चिढ़ना/परेशान होना)-to get irritated
She was annoyed at her husband’s snoring.
I am very annoyed at your constant interruptions.
Answer for-(के लिए उत्तरदायी या जवाबदेह होना)-to be responsible for
You will have to answer for your misdeeds.
The minister answered for his bad behaviour.
Antipathy to (घृणा, चिढ़)-averse to a thing, animosity
I have great antipathy to wine.
She had an antipathy to the smell of cigarettes.
Agree with (किसी व्यक्ति से सहमत होना)-to have the same opinion
I didn’t agree with my friend.
Some of you will not agree with me.
Agree on (किसी बात, विषय या मुद्दे पर सहमत होना)- to come to a mutual decision
We agreed on the terms of the settlement.
The committee agreed on a new policy.
Alliance with-(के साथ गठबंधन, साझेदारी)-a formal agreement
The two parties formed an alliance with a third party.
China has entered into an alliance with Pakistan.
Atone for-(प्रायश्चित करना, क्षतिपूर्ति करना)-to make amends for
She is trying to atone for her mistakes.
The Hindus go to the Ganga to atone for their sins.
Adapt to-(make suitable)-के अनुकूल ढल जाना
They adapted themselves to this environment very quickly.
The company had to adapt to the new market.
Accustomed to-(अभ्यस्त या आदी होना)-be used to
I am accustomed to early rising.
He quickly became accustomed to the cold weather.
She is accustomed to working long hours.
Akin to-(के समान,सदृश्य, से संबंधित)-similar to
Her suggestion was akin to mine.
They were speaking a language akin to French.
Angry with-( किसी व्यक्ति से नाराज़ या क्रोधित होना)-to be annoyed with someone
She was angry with her brother for breaking her phone.
My mother was angry with that shopkeeper.
Angry at-(किसी बात/चीज़ से गुस्सा/नाराज़ होना)-displeasure
I am angry at your decisions.
He was angry at our poor customer service.
Ashamed of-(शर्मिंदा होना, लज्जित होना)-feeling embarrassment
You should be ashamed of yourself.
I was ashamed of my behaviour that day.
Aloof from-(से दूर रहना, अलग रहना)-to maintain distance
He keeps himself aloof from politics.
Keep aloof from bad boys.
Amuse at-(किसी चीज से मनोरंजन करना, खुश होना)-to entertain
The crowd was amused at the magician’s tricks.
She was amused at my attempt to cook dinner.
Affiliated with -(से संबंधित, से जुड़ा हुआ)-officially associated with a larger body
The college is affiliated with the university.
Our school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education.
Aptitude for-(अभिरूचि, योग्यता)-talent, natural ability
She has a special aptitude for mathematics.
He has no aptitude for music.
Act upon-(अमल करना, मानना)-to take action on something
The government decided to act upon the new research.
Always act upon the advice of your elders.
Adept at-(किसी काम में निपुण, कुशल या दक्ष होना)-skilled, proficient, expert
They are adept at solving complex problems.
My brother is adept at classical music.
Alien to-(अजीब, अनजान)-strange, unfamiliar
All these things were alien to me before.
He was an alien to our way of life.
Aware of-(जागरूक, अवगत या परिचित होना)-conscious, know about
She was aware of the dangers of smoking.
I wasn’t aware of the new rules.
Afraid of-(भयभीत, डरा हुआ)-frightened, scared
She was afraid of the dark.
Many people are terribly afraid of dogs.
Beware of-(सावधान रहना)-(cautious)
Beware of wild animals when hiking.
Beware of dogs lest you should be bitten.
Blind in (the eye)-(दृष्टिहीन)- sightless
He was born blind in one eye.
The accident left him blind in his right eye.
Blind to-(ध्यान न देना, जानबूझकर अनदेखा करना)-to ignore something
The company was blind to the growing risks in the market.
We should not be blind to the faults of our children.
Bearing on-(का असर पड़ना, से संबंधित होना)-relation to
Diet has an important bearing on your general health.
This evidence had no bearing on the case in court.
Beset with (filled with) से घिरा हुआ, से ग्रस्त
He was beset with worries.
The project was beset with difficulties from the outset.
Believe in (to have faith) मानना, विश्वास करना
Some people believe in miracles.
She believes in the power of positive thinking.
Comply with-(act in accordance with)-नियम मानना, पालन करना
They refused to comply with the rules.
You must comply with the rules laid down by the committee.
Condemn to-(अपराधी ठहराना, दंडित करना)-To declare guilty, to sentence)
He was condemned to life imprisonment.
Mahesh was condemned to do most of the work.
Congratulate on-(बधाई देना)-to express pleasure and good wishes
I want to congratulate you on your new job.
I would like to congratulate you on your achievement.
Certain of-(पक्का, निश्चित)-sure of, confident
Those who work hard should be certain of their success.
I am certain of my victory.
Count on-(भरोसा करना, निर्भर करना)-depend on
You can count on me for help.
You should never count on unreliable persons.
Cope with-(सामना करना, संभालना)-manage, deal with
How does he cope with so much stress?
He failed to cope with this adverse situation.
Complain against-(के खिलाफ शिकायत करना)-to make a formal protest)
He filed a complaint against his neighbour.
I will complain against the rude waiter to the manager.
Confide to-(गुप्त बात बताना, किसी पर भरोसा करके अपनी बात कहना)-to share a secret with a trusted person)
To entrust (a secret) to someone
I confide everything to my friend.
Do not confide your secrets to unreliable friends.
Confide in-(भरोसा करना, विश्वास करना)-to trust, to tell a secret, to have faith in
I confide everything in my friend.
She confided in her best friend.
Conducive to-(अनुकूल, सहायक)-assisting, beneficial
This environment is conducive to learning.
A comfortable chair is conducive to work.
Capable of-(सक्षम, योग्य)-having the ability
I am capable of paying any amount you say.
This machine is capable of processing thousands of records.
Confident of-(खुद पर भरोसा होना, निश्चित)- reassured
I am confident of my success this time.
The team feels confident of winning the match.
Despair of-(उम्मीद छोड़ना)-To lose all hope
They despaired of ever having a family of their own.
They began to despair of ever finding the right road.
Destined for-(नियती में लिखा हुआ)-to be fated or predetermined, foreordained
He was destined for greatness.
She is destined for an extremely successful career.
Disgrace on-(अपमान, कलंक)-shame, infamy
He is a disgrace on his family.
The scandal brought disgrace on the company.
Dwell on/upon-(किसी बात पर देर तक टिके रहना, पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना)-to linger on something)
Don’t dwell on your past failures.
We won’t dwell on these points for too long.
Die of-(किसी खास कारण जैसे बीमारी से मरना)-to die from a specific cause such as illness)
(Die of is used for illnesses or conditions.)
My grandmother died of old age.
He died of malaria after a few days’ illness.
Deal in-(व्यापार करना, लेन-देन करना)-to do business
My friend deals in cloth.
We deal in defence equipment.
Deal with-(किसी समस्या/व्यक्ति/ स्थिति से निपटना)-to handle a problem/person/situation
It’s difficult to deal with him.
You must learn how to deal with customers.
Dispense with-(के बिना काम चलाना, छोड़ देना)-to manage without, to remove
You cannot dispense with the use of fan in summer.
She decided to dispense with the broken chair.
Decamp with-(भाग जाना, पलायन करना)-to run away, to flee
He decamped with all the money.
The thieves decamped with the jewels.
Disgust with-(घृणा, नाराजगी)-strong dislike
I am disgusted with your behaviour.
The public was disgusted with the government after the scandals.
Depend on-(निर्भर करना, आश्रित होना)-to rely on
It depends on your decision.
Success depends on hard work.
Different from-(से अलग)- distinct from, not identical to
My views are different from his views.
This matter is different from that one.
Differ with-( असमान होना, असहमत होना)-to be different, disagree with
I differ with your opinion on this matter.
I must differ with my colleague on this bill.
Deprive of-(वंचित करना/रहना, छीन लेना)-taking away essentials or rights, to bereave
You cannot deprive a child of education.
He was deprived of his rights.
He remained deprived of love throughout his life.
Desire for/to-(इच्छा करना, अभिलाषा)-to wish for
I have a desire to travel./
I have a desire for travelling.
He desires to get a good job./
He desires for getting a good job.
Desirous of-(इच्छुक, आकांक्षी)-
We are desirous of knowledge.
He is desirous of getting a good job.
The company is desirous of expanding its market.
Embark on-(आरंभ करना, किसी यात्रा पर निकल पड़ना)-to begin a journey
He is embarking on a new career.
The government will embark on a new project.
Enter into-(किसी समझौते/बातचीत में प्रवेश करना)-to become involved in something like a discussion, alliance
They refused to enter into a debate with the press.
India and America have entered into various agreements.
Enlarge on-(किसी चीज़ को बड़ा करना, विस्तार देना)-to expand (write or say more)
Could you enlarge on your previous statement?
I will enlarge on this point later on.
A later chapter will seek to enlarge on this theory.
Endowed with-(किसी विशेष गुण, विशेषता या वस्तु से संपन्न होना या नवाजा जाना)- to be provided with a quality, talent
His wife is endowed with both charms and talents.
He was endowed with a fine intellect.
Enamoured with-(किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु के प्रति गहरा लगाव, आकर्षण या प्रेम महसूस करना)-filled with love, affectionate
She was enamoured with his poetry.
Rahul was enamoured with Mahi at first sight.
Enrage at-(गुस्सा दिलाना, क्रोधित करना)-to make very angry
People were enraged at the decision.
She was enraged at his stupidity.
Exult over-(किसी चीज़ पर बहुत खुश होना)-to be very happy
(किसी की हार पर खुशी मनाना- used in negative sense)
The spectators exulted over the defeat of Pakistani team.
It’s unkind to exult over a person one has beaten in a race.
Exult at-(किसी जीत या सफलता के बाद बहुत ज्यादा खुश और आनंदित होना)- to feel or show triumphant joy at something
The team exulted at their championship win.
The spectators exulted at the victory of the Indian team.
Eligible for-(के लिए योग्य या पात्र)- suitable, qualified
Only graduates are eligible for the post.
He is eligible for the scholarship.
Engross in-(तल्लीन या मग्न हो जाना)-to absorb
He was completely engrossed in his work.
They were engrossed in the conversation.
Envious of-(ईर्ष्यालु, डाह करने वाला)-feeling jealous
He is envious of your achievements in business.
These people are envious of your money.
Full of-(से भरा हुआ, से परिपूर्ण)-abundant with
This glass is full of water.
The speech was full of powerful ideas.
Familiar with-(से भली-भांति अवगत होना)- to be well acquainted with
He is familiar with the area.
I am familiar with this subject.
Fascinated with-(मंत्रमुग्ध होना, आकर्षित होना)- to be deeply interested in
I was fascinated with her because of her admirable manners.
He fascinated the children with his strange behaviour.
Feed on-(किसी चीज़ को खाना या उससे पोषण प्राप्त करना)- to eat something, live on
Carnivorous animals feed on flesh.
Butterflies feed on the flowers of garden plants.
Fondness for-(किसी चीज़ या व्यक्ति के प्रति लगाव, स्नेह, झुकाव)- liking for
He has a fondness for classical music.
I have a fondness for spicy food.
Fond of-(शौक होना)- liking for
He is fond of classical music.
She is fond of asking silly questions.
Fortunate to/of-(सौभाग्यशाली होना)-having good fortune, lucky
He is fortunate to get a good job so early./
He is fortunate of getting a good job so early.
You are very fortunate to have such a nice house.
You are very fortunate of having such a nice house.
Grieve for(a person)-( शोक करना, पीड़ा पाना)- to feel sorrow, intense sadness
She is grieving for her dead child.
He grieved for the victims of the storm.
Grieve over(a thing)-(किसी चीज़ के नुकसान पर गहरा दुःख या शोक करना)- to be very sad
People were grieving over the accident.
He grieved over the loss of money in business.
Guard against-( सावधानी से रोकना)-to take precautions to prevent something
Always guard against pickpockets in crowded places.
You should guard against the wrong use of words.
Guard from-(खतरे से दूर रखना, सुरक्षा करना)- to protect from danger
Soldiers guard the border from enemies.
The shield guards the warrior from blows.
Glance at-(उचटती नजर से देखना, सरसरी नजर से देखना)- take a quick look
He glanced at his watch.
She glanced at her diary.
Good at-(किसी काम में अच्छा होना)- to be good at some work/task
She is good at painting.
I am good at video games.
Grateful to-(आभारी, एहसानमंद)-thankful
She was grateful to him for rescuing her.
I am grateful to you for your help.
You should always be grateful to your parents.
Hear from-(से सूचना मिलना)- to receive news/information from
I have not heard from you for a long time.
I will expect to hear from you by Tuesday.
Hard up-(आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर होना, तंगहाल)-financially tight
He is hard up these days.
I was always hard up as a student.
Hard by-( अति समीप, निकट)-near
The shop is hard by.
The house was hard by the river.
Healed of-( ठीक हो जाना, चंगा होना)-recovering from an illness,9 injury, or emotional pain.
He is healed of illness after long treatment.
She was finally healed of her deep sadness.
The rest of the fixed prepositions are covered in the next part, the link of which is given below-
(बाकि fixed prepositions को next part में पूरा किया गया है जिसका लिंक नीचे दिया गया है) –
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