There are certain prepositions used with meals. Study the phrases and given examples.
| preposition | phrase | example |
| at | at breakfast, lunch, dinner |
We usually have breakfast at 8 AM.
Paul and Emma are at lunch together, discussing their new project.
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| after | after breakfast, lunch, dinner |
I like to go for a walk after dinner.
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| before | before breakfast, lunch, dinner | I'll be there before dinner. |
| between | between meals |
We have brunch between breakfast and lunch on Sundays.
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| during | during lunch, dinner | They talked about their day during supper. |
| for | for breakfast, lunch, dinner | We had sandwiches for lunch today. |
| from | breakfast, lunch, dinner from |
Friday, dinner from 9 p.m. Invitation only.
Dinner from €20 per head.
Tom will soon collect his dinner from the restaurant.
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| to | to breakfast, lunch, dinner | We received an invitation to dinner. |
| without | breakfast, lunch, dinner without | She can't imagine having lunch without a glass of juice. |