Grammar / A1 Grammar lessons and exercises /Next to, under, between, in front of, behind, over, etc.
Next to, Under, Between, In Front of, Behind, Over, etc.
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📍 Next to / Beside
We use next to or beside to mean “immediately to the side of” something or someone.
We had a picnic next to/beside the river.
Come and sit next to/beside me.
↔️ Between
We use between to describe something located in the middle of two other things or people.
I live in a small town between Liverpool and Manchester.
She is sleeping between her mum and dad.
👀 In front of
We use in front of to describe something that is ahead of another thing or person.
John sits in front of me in class.
You are always in front of the mirror.
🔙 Behind
We use behind to describe something at the back of another thing or person.
She is hiding behind the curtains.
We hang our coats behind the door.
🔄 Opposite
We use opposite to mean “facing” or “on the other side of” (often across a street or table).
I live opposite the supermarket. (= on the other side of the road)
I am sitting opposite him. (= facing him)
⬇️ Under
We use under to describe something directly below another thing.
The cat is hiding under the bed.
Why are your shoes under the table?
I’m wearing a white shirt under the jersey.
⬆️ Above / Over
We use above and over to mean “at a higher position.” Over is more common.
She lives in an apartment above/over the grocery store.
There is a shelf above/over the sink.