Meaning of from in English
1. used for showing where something starts; starting at or in
They took the train from Shanghai to Hong Kong.
She studied from seven to eleven.
The bookstore is available from 10:00 a.m.
2. used for showing where someone was born or lives; born in or living in
Where do you come from?
You're from Singapore, right?
3. used for showing what was used to make something; out of the material of
Wine is made from grapes.
The house was made from clay and bricks.
4. used for showing origin or source
Get water from the tap.
5. used for showing who gave or sent something
6. used for showing the place where you get or find something; at
I got this sundae from the ice-cream shop.
7. used for showing how far away something is
How far is it from here to the airport?
8. used for showing separation; off or out of
She rose from her chair.
She took a book from the shelf.
9. used for showing difference; as distinguished from
My opinion is different from his.
10. used for showing why; because of
faint from hunger
11. used for showing basis for judgment; judged by
From the look of the sky it may snow.
12. used for showing how something changes
The sky changed from blue to gray.