from
from
frʌm
fram
/frɒm/

Definition & Meaning of "from"in English

01

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

Examples
I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.
02

used for showing the time when something begins to happen or exist

Examples
From next month, I will start my new job.
03

used to show the origin or starting point of a distance or interval

Examples
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

Examples
The table was crafted from solid oak.
05

used to indicate separation or removal from a position or source

Examples
The employee was dismissed from the company for misconduct.
06

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

Examples
She suffered from migraine.
07

used to specify the source or origin of something

Examples
The data for the report was collected from various surveys.
08

used to highlight a point of departure or differentiation between two or more entities

Examples
Her perspective on the matter is distinct from his.
09

used to indicate the starting point or origin of a range, distance, or period

Examples
The temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
10

used to indicate the origin or nationality of a person

Examples
He 's from Japan.
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