How to use and why to use the Preposition 'From' 2

How to use and why to use the Preposition '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 show difference or comparison (तफावत / तुलना दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when comparing two things or showing differences.
Why to use:
It helps highlight distinctions between objects, people, or ideas.
Examples:
• This book is different from that one.
• हे पुस्तक त्या पुस्तकापेक्षा वेगळे आहे.
• (From shows a difference between books.)

• She looks different from her sister.
• ती तिच्या बहिणीपेक्षा वेगळी दिसते.
• (From indicates contrast.)

2. To indicate protection or prevention (संरक्षण / प्रतिबंध दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from to indicate what someone is protected against.
Why to use:
It helps describe safeguarding or avoiding harm.
Examples:
• This umbrella protects you from the sun.
• ही छत्री तुला सूर्यापासून वाचवते.
• (From explains what the umbrella protects against.)

• She saved the child from falling.
• तिने मुलाला पडण्यापासून वाचवले.
• (From shows prevention of an accident.)

3. To indicate distance (अंतर दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from to indicate the space between two points.
Why to use:
It helps describe how far things are apart.
Examples:
• The station is 5 km from here.
• स्टेशन इथून ५ किमी अंतरावर आहे.
• (From shows the distance from a location.)

• The school is far from my house.
• शाळा माझ्या घरापासून लांब आहे.
• (From indicates how far the school is.)

4. To indicate removal (काढून टाकणे / दूर करणे)
How to use:
We use from when something is taken away or removed.
Why to use:
It helps explain what is being removed and from where.
Examples:
• She removed the dust from the table.
• तिने टेबलवरील धूळ साफ केली.
• From shows where the dust was removed from.)

• Take the books from the shelf.
• रॅकवरून पुस्तके काढा.
• (From explains the location of the books.)

5. To show responsibility (कर्तव्य किंवा जबाबदारी दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from to indicate who is responsible for something.
Why to use:
It helps show who should take action or who is accountable.
Examples:
• This mistake is from the management team.
• ही चूक व्यवस्थापन टीमकडून झाली आहे.
• (From identifies the responsible party.)

• I got a call from my boss.
• मला माझ्या बॉसकडून फोन आला.
• (From indicates who made the call.)

Conclusion
The preposition from is a crucial word in English that helps indicate origin, separation, cause, source, time duration, comparison, protection, distance, removal, and responsibility. Using from correctly makes sentences more clear and meaningful in daily conversations.