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weak [frəm] , strong [frɒm]

preposition

1) given, sent, or provided by sb used for saying who gives, sends, or provides something

The watch was a present from his daughter.[/ex]

She got a letter from Tom.[/ex]

I borrowed the money from my parents.[/ex]

2) stating sb's origin used for saying where someone was born, where they live or work, or the type of family they were born with

I'm originally from Northern Ireland.[/ex]

Rosie Miller from Stratford, East London, received the award.[/ex]

a team of experts from the bank[/ex]

Those from poor families should not have to pay.[/ex]

3) saying where sb/sth started used for saying where someone or something started a journey, or where they were before moving

the 3 o'clock flight from Chicago[/ex]

imports from Japan[/ex]

He took a hammer from his tool box.[/ex]

What time does he come home from school?[/ex]

We drove from London to Glasgow.[/ex]

4) giving distances used for saying how far away something is in relation to something else

We live a few miles from the city.[/ex]

5) giving a range used for giving a range of things, times, prices etc

music ranging from classical to punk[/ex]

6) starting at a particular time starting at a point in time and continuing

She will be working here full-time from tomorrow.[/ex]

He wanted to be an actor from the age of 10.[/ex]

From now on, things are going to be different.[/ex]

7) giving a reason used for saying what has caused something or why you have a particular opinion

Her hair was wet from the rain.[/ex]

She's been suffering from stress.[/ex]

I could see from his expression that he was upset.[/ex]

8) saying where sb does sth used for saying where someone is when they see, hear, or do something

He works from home.[/ex]

Let's watch the fireworks from the roof.[/ex]

9) made of sth used for saying what substance has been used for making something

The toys are made from a very durable plastic.[/ex]

10) describing a change used for saying what someone or something was before changing to something else

Colesville changed from a sleepy little town to a busy city.[/ex]

11) saying what is prevented used for saying what has been prevented or protected against

Protect delicate plants from frost.[/ex]

His restlessness kept him from sleeping.[/ex]

12) showing differences used for talking about differences between two or more people or things

This recipe is different from the one I usually use.[/ex]

He should know right from wrong by now.[/ex]