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British pronunciation/fɹˈɒm/
American pronunciation/ˈfɹəm/

Definition & Meaning of "from"

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used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

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I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.
My friend Ana is visiting from Brazil.
This bottle of wine comes from a small vineyard in Italy.
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used for showing the time when something begins to happen or exist

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From next month, I will start my new job.
From the moment I saw her, I knew she was the one.
The festival is on from the 10th to the 20th of August.
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used to show the origin or starting point of a distance or interval

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The school is located three miles from the city center.
04

used to indicate the substance or source from which something is made or composed

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The table was crafted from solid oak.
05

used to indicate separation or removal from a position or source

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The employee was dismissed from the company for misconduct.
06

used to specify the cause or reason behind an action or a state

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She suffered from migraine.
The noise came from construction work happening next door.
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used to specify the source or origin of something

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The data for the report was collected from various surveys.
The inspiration for her painting came from nature.
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used to highlight a point of departure or differentiation between two or more entities

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Her perspective on the matter is distinct from his.
The original painting is easily discernible from the replica.
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used to indicate the starting point or origin of a range, distance, or period

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The temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
The book covers the period from the 18th century to the present day.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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used to indicate the origin or nationality of a person

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He 's from Japan.
The family is from the United States.
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