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Part of Speech: Preposition, Adjective, Noun

Sense 1: Preposition indicating possession, origin, or relationship

Usage: When used as a preposition, "of" indicates possession or belonging. It can also show origin or relationships between things or people.

Example Sentences:

• "The color of the sky is blue."
• "She is a friend of mine."
• "The city of Paris is known for its beauty."

Related Products: Possessive Relationships, Origin Story

Sense 2: Adjective indicating belonging or being a constituent part

Usage: As an adjective, "of" is used to describe or indicate belonging or being a part.

Example Sentences:

• "A cup of tea."
• "The roar of the crowd."
• "A piece of cake."

Related Products: Belongingness, Constituent Parts

Sense 3: Noun representing a unit of measurement

Usage: As a noun, "of" can represent a unit of measurement, such as a unit of weight or fluid volume.

Example Sentences:

• "She drank a glass of water."
• "He gained five pounds of muscle."
• "Add one cup of flour to the mixture."

Related Products: Measuring Containers, Unit Conversion