From Meaning
From Definition & Usage
Used to indicate the origin, source, or starting point of something, especially in physical or abstract movement.
Examples
- "She walked from the park to the store."
- "I moved from New York to California last year."
- "The train leaves from platform 3."
- "He received a letter from his cousin."
- "They traveled from the city to the countryside."
Used to indicate the cause, reason, or basis of something.
Examples
- "She was suffering from a cold."
- "The company is facing difficulties from poor management."
- "He acted from a sense of duty."
- "She cried from happiness."
- "I could tell from his tone that he was upset."
Indicating a range or span of time or distance, especially when marking the beginning of a duration or extent.
Examples
- "The event will run from Monday to Friday."
- "The store is open from 9 AM to 5 PM."
- "I will be away from work for two weeks."
- "The road stretches from the mountains to the ocean."
- "She has been working here from 2005."
Used to indicate a difference or distinction between two things.
Examples
- "This book is different from that one."
- "His approach is different from hers."
- "I prefer tea from coffee."
- "This policy differs from the previous one."
- "The two paintings are not the same from a stylistic point of view."
Cultural Context
'From' has been in use since Old English and derives from the word 'from' meaning 'away from' or 'off.' It serves as one of the most versatile prepositions in the English language and appears in many different contexts.
The Journey From Yesterday
Story
The Journey From Yesterday
Megan stood at the edge of the busy city street, watching the taxi pull away. She thought about how far she had come from the quiet village where she grew up. The move to the city had been sudden, but necessary. Her life in the countryside felt like it belonged to someone else now. From the moment she stepped into the car, everything seemed different, faster. She thought about her family, her friends, the small store she used to visit every day — all left behind in the past. As the taxi rolled through the streets, her thoughts wandered. She had always thought that living in the city would be exciting, and yet she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. Her phone buzzed, and she saw a message from her sister. ‘How’s the city life treating you?’ it read. Megan smiled and typed back, ‘It’s a lot from what I expected, but I’ll figure it out.’ She had learned that sometimes, you had to leave things behind to truly see where you could go, even if it was from one small step to the next. This was her first night in the city, and she was determined to make it count.
