Of
/əv/noun
A preposition used to indicate belonging or origin.
Did you know?The word 'of' traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to take' or 'to grasp', hinting at deeper connections in relationships and ownership.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁ébʰi
“to take, grasp, or seize”
Old English
Old English
of
“from, away from; indicating separation or origin”
Middle English
Middle English
of
“of, from; indicating relation or belonging”
Modern English
English
of
“a preposition indicating belonging or connection”