from

[[t]frʌm, frɒm[/t]] unstressed [[t]frəm[/t]]

prep.

1) (used to specify a starting point in spatial movement):

a train running west from Chicago[/ex]

2) (used to specify a starting point in an expression of limits):

The number of stores will be increased from 25 to 30[/ex]

3) (used to express removal or separation, as in space, time, or order):

two miles from shore; 30 minutes from now; from one page to the next[/ex]

4) (used to express discrimination or distinction):

to differ from one's father[/ex]

5) (used to indicate source or origin):

to come from the Midwest[/ex]

6) (used to indicate agent or instrumentality):

death from starvation[/ex]

7) (used to indicate cause or reason):

From the evidence, he must be guilty[/ex]

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Etymology: bef. 950; ME; OE, var. of fram from (prep.), forward (adv.)