Understanding Common English Prepositions

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Already

Ya

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Before now or earlier than expected

Antes de ahora o antes de lo previsto

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Yet

Aún- Todavia

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Until now or up to this time

Hasta ahora o hasta este momento

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For

Por

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Indicating duration or purpose

Indicar duración o finalidad

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Since

Desde

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From a past time until now

Desde un tiempo pasado hasta ahora

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Already - Usage

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Used in affirmative sentences

Se utiliza en frases afirmativas

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Yet - Usage

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Used in negative sentences and questions.

Se utiliza en frases y preguntas negativas.

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For

Back

Example: I have saved money for two hours.

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Since

Back

Example: I have negotiated with this company since 1990.

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Already

Back

Example: I have already eaten a lot of creamy cheese.

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Yet

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Example: I haven't finished yet.