How to use and why to use the Preposition 'From' 4

How to use and why to use the Prepositio 'From'

The preposition from is used to indicate origin, separation, cause, source, difference, and time duration. It helps connect different parts of a sentence to provide clarity. Below are different ways from is used in daily life, along with explanations and Marathi translations.

1. To indicate material composition (साहित्य किंवा घटक दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when talking about what something is made from.
Why to use:
It helps explain the original material before transformation.
Examples:
• This paper is made from recycled materials.
• हे कागद पुनर्वापरित सामग्रीपासून बनले आहे.
• (From indicates the source of the material.)

• Cheese is made from milk.
• चीज दूधापासून बनते.
• (From describes the ingredient used to make cheese.)

2. To indicate rank or order (क्रम किंवा स्थान दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when describing a position in a sequence.
Why to use:
It helps specify placement in a ranking.
Examples:
• She finished second from the top.
• ती वरच्या क्रमांकाने दुसऱ्या स्थानी होती.
• (From indicates her position in the ranking.)

• He was third from the last in the race.
• तो शर्यतीत तिसऱ्या क्रमांकावरून शेवटच्या स्थानी होता.
• (From shows his placement in the race.)

3. To indicate exemption (सूट किंवा विशेष परवानगी दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when referring to something that is not required to follow a rule.
Why to use:
It helps describe freedom from obligation.
Examples:
• He is exempt from paying taxes.
• त्याला कर भरण्यापासून सूट आहे.
• (From shows exemption from an obligation.)

• Students are free from homework today.
• विद्यार्थ्यांना आज गृहपाठापासून मोकळीक आहे.
• (From indicates relief from homework.)

4. To indicate a pattern of growth (वाढ किंवा उत्क्रांती दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from to describe progress or development.
Why to use:
It helps explain how something has improved or evolved.
Examples:
• He grew from a small businessman to a successful entrepreneur.
• तो एका छोट्या व्यावसायिकापासून यशस्वी उद्योजक बनला.
• (From indicates his growth in business.)

• Technology has advanced from simple tools to artificial intelligence.
• तंत्रज्ञान साध्या साधनांपासून कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्तेपर्यंत प्रगत झाले आहे.
• (From describes technological progress.)

5. To indicate restrictions (मर्यादा किंवा प्रतिबंध दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from to show rules that prevent someone from doing something.
Why to use:
It helps clarify limits or prohibitions.
Examples:
• He is banned from entering the club.
• त्याला क्लबमध्ये प्रवेश करण्यास बंदी आहे.
• (From explains the restriction.)

• Children are restricted from using mobile phones in class.
• विद्यार्थ्यांना वर्गात मोबाईल वापरण्यास मनाई आहे.
• (From indicates a rule that prevents mobile use.)

Conclusion
The preposition from is extremely versatile and is used to indicate origin, separation, cause, source, transformation, time duration, comparison, protection, distance, exclusion, exemption, and progress. Using 'from' correctly helps create clear and meaningful sentences in daily conversations.