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Prepositions with revolution

Of, for, to, about, or in revolution?

Revolution combines with several prepositions depending on meaning. Common patterns include revolution in, revolution of, and call for revolution.

Quick answer

Which preposition should you use?

Use revolution in for changes within a field, revolution of for a revolution belonging to a place or group, and for revolution after words such as call or support. About revolution is uncommon and usually refers to discussion topics. To revolution is not a standard noun pattern.

The company led a revolution in communication.
Historians study the revolution of 1917.
Some activists called for revolution.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
revolution in + field

Describing major change within an area

Use revolution in for dramatic change in technology, culture, science, or society.

The internet caused a revolution in media.
The discovery sparked a revolution in medicine.
2
revolution of + place/group/time

Identifying a specific revolution

Of can connect revolution to a country, group, or historical period.

They discussed the revolution of France in class.
The revolution of 1848 changed European politics.
3
for revolution

Expressing support or demand

For revolution usually follows nouns or verbs expressing support, pressure, or advocacy.

The speech included a call for revolution.
Some groups argued for revolution instead of reform.
4
about revolution

Talking about the topic of revolution

About revolution refers to discussion or information on the subject.

They watched a documentary about revolution in Latin America.
The lecture about revolution attracted many students.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
revolution in
The smartphone created a revolution in communication.
major change within a field
revolution of
The revolution of 1917 reshaped the country.
a specific historical or social revolution
for revolution
The movement called for revolution.
supporting or demanding radical change
about revolution
She wrote a book about revolution.
the topic being discussed
to revolution
They hoped to revolutionize transport.
use the verb revolutionize instead of the noun pattern

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using to revolution as a noun phrase

To revolution is not a standard noun-preposition combination.

✕ They contributed to revolution the industry. ✓ They helped revolutionize the industry.

Confusing revolution in and revolution of

In refers to an area of change; of identifies a specific revolution.

✕ The revolution of technology changed education. ✓ The revolution in technology changed education.

Using about revolution for support

About revolution refers to discussion, not advocacy.

✕ The group argued about revolution. ✓ The group argued for revolution.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The invention led to a revolution ___ healthcare.
2. The documentary was ___ revolution in Cuba.
3. The activists called ___ revolution.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between revolution in and revolution of?

Revolution in describes change within an area, while revolution of identifies a particular revolution.

Is to revolution correct?

No. English normally uses the verb revolutionize instead.

Can about revolution be correct?

Yes. It is used when revolution is the topic of discussion or writing.

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