2.292 Nouns with prepositional phrases

In general, any prepositional phrase which describes or classifies something can be used directly after a noun to qualify it.

• ...the man in charge.
• ...a film about four men on holiday.
• She reached into the room behind her.

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In particular, there are several kinds of prepositional phrase which are usually only used as qualifiers. Of these, prepositional phrases beginning with 'of' are the most numerous. Others include certain meanings using 'with', 'in' and 'by'.