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preposition · A1

Of

UHV/əv/

Of links a part to a whole, or belonging: a cup of tea, the name of the street, a photo of my family. Off means not on / away — extra f. Have got is possession (I have a car), not of.

Meaning

Belonging to, or part of, something: a cup of tea; the name of the street.

Examples

  • “This is a photo of my family.”
  • “Would you like a glass of water?”
  • “She is a friend of my sister.”

Good to know

a cup of / a photo of / the name of. Mix-up: off.

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