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Learn the meaning, usage, and origin of the word for as a preposition, conjunction, prefix, and abbreviation. Find synonyms, example sentences, related articles, and more from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
For is usually a preposition and sometimes a conjunction. …. We use for to talk about a purpose or a reason for something: …. We often use for to introduce the person or people receiving something: …. We use for with a period of time to refer to duration (how long something lasts): ….
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in spite of: He's a decent guy for all that. to the extent or amount of: to walk for a mile. (used to introduce a subject in an infinitive phrase): It's time for me to go. (used to indicate the number of successes out of a specified number of attempts): The batter was 2 for 4 in the game.
for. In addition to the uses shown below, for is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information, and in phrasal verbs such as 'account for' and 'make up for'. It is also used with some verbs that have two objects in order to introduce the second object.
Learn how to use for as a preposition and a conjunction in English grammar. Find out the meanings and examples of for with purpose, duration, exchange, and more.
1. intended to reach; directed or belonging to: there's a phone call for you. 2. to the advantage of: I only did it for you. 3. in the direction of: heading for the border. 4. over a span of (time or distance): working for six days; the river ran for six miles.
Definition of for preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
