Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [fawr; unstressed fer]
- /fɔr; unstressed fər/
- /fɔː(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr; unstressed fer]
- /fɔr; unstressed fər/
Definitions of for word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of FOR for loop 3
- preposition for with the object or purpose of: to run for exercise. 1
- preposition for intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army; a closet for dishes. 1
- preposition for suiting the purposes or needs of: medicine for the aged. 1
- preposition for in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony; to work for wages. 1
- preposition for (used to express a wish, as of something to be experienced or obtained): O, for a cold drink! 1
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Origin of for
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Old Saxon for; akin to fore1, Latin per through, Greek pró before, ahead
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for For
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
for popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for for
conj for
- because — You use because when stating the reason for something.
- being — Being is the present participle of be1.
- considering — You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion.
- inasmuch as — to the extent that, in that
- now — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
prep for
- after — If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event.
- concerning — You use concerning to indicate what a question or piece of information is about.
- during — throughout the duration, continuance, or existence of: He lived in Florida during the winter.
- notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
- pro — in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
adverb for
- in lieu — place; stead.
- in consequence — the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
- therefrom — from that place, thing, etc.
- on account of — an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip.
- forasmuch as — since
adjective for
- relieved — to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.).
- insomuch as — to such an extent or degree; so (usually followed by that).
- all in all — You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
- in view of — an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
- supporting — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
verb for
- favour — to regard with favor: to favor an enterprise.
- take a shine to — to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
- buck for — If you are bucking for something, you are working very hard to get it.
- look to — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- valuing — relative worth, merit, or importance: the value of a college education; the value of a queen in chess.
general for
- now that — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- by reason of — If one thing happens by reason of another, it happens because of it.
- due to — owed at present; having reached the date for payment: This bill is due.
- by virtue of — on account of or by reason of
- in that — (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.
Antonyms for for
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