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Prepositions with Facebook

On, of, to, like, or with Facebook?

On Facebook is the standard expression for activity on the platform. Other prepositions are possible in specific contexts, but they are not direct substitutes.

Quick answer

Which preposition should you use?

Use on Facebook for posting, chatting, or seeing content on the platform. To Facebook is uncommon as a verb. With Facebook can refer to cooperation or logging in through Facebook. Of Facebook usually shows possession or description.

I saw the announcement on Facebook yesterday.
You can sign in with Facebook.
The founder of Facebook gave an interview.

Choose the pattern by meaning

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

1
on Facebook

Talking about activity on the platform

Use on Facebook for posts, messages, groups, and online activity.

She shared the photos on Facebook.
We met on Facebook during college.
2
with Facebook

Showing connection or cooperation

Use with Facebook for technical integration or partnership.

Users can log in with Facebook accounts.
The company partnered with Facebook on the campaign.
3
of Facebook

Showing association or ownership

Use of Facebook after another noun.

The privacy policy of Facebook changed recently.
Employees of Facebook attended the event.
4
like Facebook

Making comparisons

Use like Facebook to compare something to the platform.

The app works like Facebook but for teachers.
They wanted a service like Facebook for gamers.

See the difference in context

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

Construction
Example
Meaning
on Facebook
I posted the video on Facebook.
activity happening on the platform
of Facebook
The policies of Facebook are changing.
possession or association
to Facebook
Rare as a verb; some people say message on Facebook instead.
nonstandard or informal verb use
like Facebook
The site is like Facebook for musicians.
comparison
with Facebook
You can connect with Facebook credentials.
technical connection or partnership

Common mistakes

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

Using to Facebook as a regular verb

Most standard English uses message on Facebook or contact through Facebook.

✕ I will Facebook you tonight. ✓ I will message you on Facebook tonight.

Using in Facebook instead of on Facebook

Social platforms usually take on.

✕ I saw it in Facebook. ✓ I saw it on Facebook.

Using with Facebook for ordinary posting

With Facebook usually means connection or partnership, not location.

✕ She shared the news with Facebook. ✓ She shared the news on Facebook.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. I saw your photos ___ yesterday.
2. Users can sign in ___ accounts.
3. The new app is ___ for book lovers.

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Frequently asked questions

Which preposition is most common with Facebook?

On Facebook is the standard expression for using the platform.

Can Facebook be used as a verb?

Some people use it informally, but standard English more often uses message on Facebook or contact through Facebook.

Why do we say on Facebook instead of in Facebook?

English usually uses on with websites, platforms, and social media services.

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