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What are words that mean from?

Here are some words that mean "from" depending on the context:

General "from":

* Of: Indicates origin or source (e.g., "a book of poetry")

* Out of: Indicates origin or extraction (e.g., "made out of wood")

* Derived from: Indicates something originating from something else (e.g., "the word 'derived' is derived from Latin")

* Originating in: Indicates the starting point (e.g., "the disease originating in Africa")

* Emanating from: Indicates something coming out of something else (e.g., "a light emanating from the window")

For time or location:

* Since: Indicates a starting point in time (e.g., "since last week")

* After: Indicates something happening later than something else (e.g., "after dinner")

* From...to: Indicates a range (e.g., "from 10 am to 5 pm")

* Out of: Indicates leaving a place (e.g., "walked out of the room")

* Away from: Indicates a separation or distance (e.g., "running away from danger")

For purpose or intention:

* For: Indicates a reason or purpose (e.g., "a gift for you")

* On account of: Indicates a reason or cause (e.g., "absent on account of illness")

Other words:

* By: Indicates the means of something happening (e.g., "sent by mail")

* Through: Indicates a passage or process (e.g., "traveling through Europe")

The best word to use will depend on the specific context and meaning you want to convey.

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