From — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

preposition /ˈfrəm/

Meaning & Definition of From

From (preposition)

  1. —used as a function word to indicate a starting point of a physical movement or a starting point in measuring or reckoning or in a statement of limits
  2. —used as a function word to indicate the starting or focal point of an activity
  3. —used as a function word to indicate physical separation or an act or condition of removal, abstention, exclusion, release, subtraction, or differentiation

From (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in out of

    similar: out of
    opposite: amid, among, mid, midst, through, between, betwixt, in the thick of

Related Entry: From hunger (phrase)

From hunger is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for from hunger, not for from.

  1. falling short of a standard

    "I love a good science fiction novel, but my current read is revealing itself to be from hunger."

    similar: bad, bastard, bush, bush-league, crummy, deficient, dissatisfactory, ill, inferior, lame, lousy, off, paltry, poor, punk, sour, suboptimal, subpar, substandard, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wack (slang), wanting, wretched, wrong, below par
    related: abysmal, atrocious, awful, bitchin' (slang), brutal, damnable, deplorable, detestable, disastrous, dreadful, execrable, gnarly (slang), horrendous, horrible, pathetic, stinky, sucky (slang), terrible, unspeakable, defective, faulty, flawed, egregious, flagrant, gross, bum, cheesy, coarse, common, crappy (slang), cut-rate, junky, lesser, low-grade, low-rent, mediocre, miserable, reprehensible, rotten, rubbishy, second-rate, shoddy, sleazy, trashy, abominable, odious, vile, useless, valueless, worthless, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, meager, mean, miserly, scanty, shabby, short, skimp, skimpy, spare, stingy, miscreant, scurrilous, villainous, counterfeit, fake, phony, sham
    opposite: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, standard, tolerable
    near: classic, classical, A1, bang-up, banner, boss (slang), capital, choice, crackerjack, dandy, divine, excellent, exceptional, fabulous, fine, first-class, first-rate, grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-test, jim-dandy, keen, marvelous, mean, neat, nifty, noble, par excellence, perfect, premium, prime, sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unsurpassed, wonderful, better, fancy, high-grade, special, sufficient, average, borderline, fair, mediocre, middling, minimal, so-so, unexceptional, suitable, useful, worthy, gratifying, satisfying

Related Entry: From stem to stern (phrase)

From stem to stern is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for from stem to stern, not for from.

  1. with attention to all aspects or details

    "They inspected the new house from stem to stern before moving in."

    similar: completely, comprehensively, detailedly, exhaustively, fully, inside out, minutely, roundly, sweepingly, systematically, thoroughly, through and through, totally, at length, from the ground up, in detail
    related: meticulously, microscopically, all-out, full blast, intensively, broadly, encyclopedically, extensively, generally, globally, widely, conclusively, consummately, definitely, perfectly
    near: aimlessly, desultorily, haphazardly, hit-or-miss, randomly, cursorily, imperfectly, inadequately, narrowly, shallowly, sketchily, summarily, superficially, indeterminately, nebulously, vaguely

Related Entry: From the ground up (phrase)

From the ground up is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for from the ground up, not for from.

  1. with attention to all aspects or details

    "The owner was involved from the ground up even as the size of company expanded."

    similar: completely, comprehensively, detailedly, exhaustively, fully, inside out, minutely, roundly, sweepingly, systematically, thoroughly, through and through, totally, at length, from stem to stern, in detail
    related: meticulously, microscopically, all-out, full blast, intensively, broadly, encyclopedically, extensively, generally, globally, widely, conclusively, consummately, definitely, perfectly
    near: aimlessly, desultorily, haphazardly, hit-or-miss, randomly, cursorily, imperfectly, inadequately, narrowly, shallowly, sketchily, summarily, superficially, indeterminately, nebulously, vaguely

Related Entry: From time to time (phrase)

From time to time is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for from time to time, not for from.

  1. on some occasions

    "The area experiences earthquakes from time to time."

    similar: here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, at times, ever and anon, every now and then, once in a while, on occasion
    related: intermittently, off and on, periodically, recurrently, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously
    near: frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

Related Entry: Apart from (preposition)

Apart from is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for apart from, not for from.

  1. not including

    "apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape"

    similar: aside from, bar, barring, beside, besides, but, except, except for, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside, outside of, save, saving

Related Entry: Aside from (preposition)

Aside from is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for aside from, not for from.

  1. not including

    "aside from the C in geometry, he made all A's this term"

    similar: apart from, bar, barring, beside, besides, but, except, except for, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside, outside of, save, saving

Related Entry: Bolt from the blue (phrase)

Bolt from the blue is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for bolt from the blue, not for from.

  1. something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected

    "a windfall that came as a bolt from the blue"

    similar: bombshell, jar, jaw-dropper, jolt, stunner, surprise
    related: shock, thunderclap, eye-opener, revelation, shocker, amazement, marvel, wonder, fillip, kick, kicker, twist, wrinkle

Related Entry: Fall from grace (phrase)

Fall from grace is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for fall from grace, not for from.

  1. to commit an offense

    "Once a successful entrepreneur, he fell from grace when accounts of his unethical business practices were revealed."

    similar: err, fall, offend, sin, stray, transgress, trespass, wander, break the law
    related: breach, break, infringe, violate, backslide, lapse, mess up
    near: forgive, justify, pardon, regret, repent, rue

Related Entry: Walk away from (phrase)

Walk away from is a different word from From. The synonyms below are for walk away from, not for from.

  1. to cause to remain behind

    "She decided to walk away from her job to go back to school."

    similar: abandon, desert, forsake, leave, maroon, quit, strand, walk out on
    related: discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice, distance, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect
    opposite: reclaim
    near: harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for From

The most common words with a similar meaning to From:

out of

Antonyms & Opposite Words for From

Words with the opposite meaning of From:

amid, among, mid, midst, through, between, betwixt, in the thick of

Origin & Etymology of From

Middle English, from Old English from, fram; akin to Old High German fram, adverb, forth, away, Old English faran to go fare

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for From

Words & Phrases Containing From

from coast to coast, from hell, from hence, from hunger, from memory, from minute to minute, from moment to moment, from pillar to post, from scratch

Frequently Asked Questions about From

What does "From" mean?

"From" means —used as a function word to indicate a starting point of a physical movement or a starting point in measuring or reckoning or in a statement of limits. As a preposition, it is defined as: —used as a function word to indicate a starting point of a physical movement or a starting point in measuring or reckoning or in a statement of limits.

What is another word for "From"?

Other words for "From" include out of. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "From" you intend.

What is the opposite of "From"?

Antonyms of "From" include amid, among, mid, midst, through, between, betwixt and in the thick of.

Is "From" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"From" is a preposition.

Is "From" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "From" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "From"?

"From" is pronounced /ˈfrəm/.

What is the origin of the word "From"?

"From" comes from Middle English, from Old English from, fram; akin to Old High German fram, adverb, forth, away, Old English faran to go fare. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "From" meaning "as in out of"?

When "From" (preposition) means as in out of, synonyms include out of. Opposites in this sense include amid, among, mid and midst.