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1

Indicating the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts.

Example

"The morning train departs from the central station at eight o'clock."

2

Indicating the point in time at which a particular process, event, or activity starts.

Example

"The museum will be open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday."

3

Indicating the source, origin, giver, or raw material of someone or something.

Example

"She received a handwritten letter from her grandmother in Ireland."

4

Indicating separation, removal, prevention, or physical distance in relation to another person or place.

Example

"The shelter protected the hikers from the sudden mountain storm."

5

Indicating a cause, reason, or basis for an inference, condition, or judgment.

Example

"You can tell from her confident tone that she has prepared thoroughly for the presentation."

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• Rhymes for from

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frogspawn
frolic
frolicsome
from
frond
front
frontage

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'fram', meaning 'departing from' or 'away from', ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root '*fram', which originally denoted forward movement or advancement before shifting to express a point of departure.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of From. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/from
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