■ preposition
1》 indicating the point in space or time at which a journey, process, or action starts.
2》 indicating source or provenance.
↘indicating the raw material of manufacture.
3》 indicating the starting point of a specified range.
4》 indicating separation, removal, or prevention.
5》 indicating a cause.
6》 indicating a distinction.
Phrases
~ day to day (or hour to hour etc.) daily (or hourly etc.).
~ time to time occasionally.
Origin
OE fram , ~ , of Gmc origin; related to ON frá (see fro ).