English · Daily Life
of
/ɒv/
[/ɒv/]
belonging to; about
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
Used to show belonging, contents, or a relationship between things.
Example
The roof of the house is red.
The roof of the house is red.
Etymology
From Old English 'of', originally meaning 'away' or 'from'.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common English words; shows possession and parts.