for

1 of 5

preposition

fər,

(ˈ)fȯr

Southern also (ˈ)fär

—used as a function word to indicate purpose

a grant for studying medicine

—used as a function word to indicate an intended goal

left for homeacted for the best

—used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity

now for a good restrun for your lifean eye for a bargain

: as being or constituting

taken for a fool

eggs for breakfast

—used as a function word to indicate an actual or implied enumeration or selection

for one thing, the price is too high

: because of

can't sleep for the heat

—used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness

it is not for you to chooseready for action

: in place of

go to the store for me

b(1)

: on behalf of : representing

speaks for the court

(2)

: in favor of

all for the plan

: in spite of

—usually used with all

for all his large size, he moves gracefully

: with respect to : concerning

a stickler for detail

heavy for its size

—used as a function word to indicate equivalence in exchange

$10 for a hat

, equality in number or quantity

point for point

, or correspondence or correlation

for every one that works, you'll find five that don't

—used as a function word to indicate number of attempts

0 for 4

—used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space

gone for two days

: in honor of : after

named for her grandmother

for

2 of 5

conjunction

: for the reason that : on this ground : because

for

3 of 5

abbreviation (1)

foreign

forestry

FOR

4 of 5

abbreviation (2)

free on rail

for-

5 of 5

prefix

: so as to involve prohibition, exclusion, omission, failure, neglect, or refusal

forbid

: destructively or detrimentally

fordo

: completely : excessively : to exhaustion : to pieces

forspent

Example Sentences

Conjunction the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. —

Paul Best, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2023 Keiondre Jones will help in the run game after starting 22 games for the Tigers. —

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023 Sophie Austin is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. —

Sophie Austin, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023 While revenue for the segment that includes Disney’s movie business edged up 1% to $14.78 billion from $14.59 billion a year earlier. —

Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 Stay with us for the latest from the region and the global response. —

WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023 Oatmeal packets come in clutch for my on-the-go breakfasts. —

Shana Minei Spence, Ms, Rdn, SELF, 8 Feb. 2023 Coolidge has since won a Golden Globe and Emmy for her portrayal of the White Lotus resort's messiest VIP, Tanya McQuoid (RIP). —

Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2023 She was known for her unique voice and her electric stage presence, often performing in sequined gowns and extravagant wigs. —

Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

for

1 of 2 preposition

fər

(ˈ)fȯ(ə)r

—used to indicate a purpose

money for lunch

, an intended goal

left for work

, or an object of one's desire

now for a good rest

: as being

do you take me for a fool

eggs for breakfast

: because of

cried for joy

: in support of

fighting for their country

—used to indicate suitability or fitness

it's not for me to saymedicine for an illness

: so as to bring about a certain state

shouted the news for all to hear

: in place of

go to the store for me

: as the equal or equivalent of in an exchange or loan

paid $10 for a hat

: in spite of

unconvinced for all the clever arguments

: with respect to : concerning

had an eye for news

—used to indicate equality or proportion

point for pointtall for your age

—used to indicate length of time or extent of space

waited for several hours

: after entry 2 sense 3a

named for my grandmother

for

2 of 2 conjunction

: for the reason that : on this ground : because

they were certainly there, for I saw them

for 1 of 2

preposition

as in pro

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

against
anti
agin
with
contra
versus
athwart
contrary to

for

2 of 2

conjunction

as in because

for the reason that the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

because
seeing
now
since
considering
whereas
as
being (as or as how or that)
inasmuch as
as long as
'cause

单词	for
释义	for 1 of 5 preposition fər, (ˈ)fȯr Southern also (ˈ)fär 1 a —used as a function word to indicate purpose a grant for studying medicine b —used as a function word to indicate an intended goal left for homeacted for the best c —used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity now for a good restrun for your lifean eye for a bargain 2 a : as being or constituting taken for a fool eggs for breakfast b —used as a function word to indicate an actual or implied enumeration or selection for one thing, the price is too high 3 : because of can't sleep for the heat 4 —used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness it is not for you to chooseready for action 5 a : in place of go to the store for me b(1) : on behalf of : representing speaks for the court (2) : in favor of all for the plan 6 : in spite of —usually used with all for all his large size, he moves gracefully 7 : with respect to : concerning a stickler for detail heavy for its size 8 a —used as a function word to indicate equivalence in exchange $10 for a hat , equality in number or quantity point for point , or correspondence or correlation for every one that works, you'll find five that don't b —used as a function word to indicate number of attempts 0 for 4 9 —used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space gone for two days 10 : in honor of : after named for her grandmother for 2 of 5 conjunction : for the reason that : on this ground : because for 3 of 5 abbreviation (1) 1 foreign 2 forestry FOR 4 of 5 abbreviation (2) free on rail for- 5 of 5 prefix 1 : so as to involve prohibition, exclusion, omission, failure, neglect, or refusal forbid 2 : destructively or detrimentally fordo 3 : completely : excessively : to exhaustion : to pieces forspent Synonyms Conjunction 'cause as as long as because being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect] considering inasmuch as now seeing since whereas See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Conjunction the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time Recent Examples on the Web Preposition Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. —Paul Best, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2023 Keiondre Jones will help in the run game after starting 22 games for the Tigers. —Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023 Sophie Austin is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. —Sophie Austin, ajc, 9 Feb. 2023 While revenue for the segment that includes Disney’s movie business edged up 1% to $14.78 billion from $14.59 billion a year earlier. —Alex Veiga, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023 Stay with us for the latest from the region and the global response. —WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023 Oatmeal packets come in clutch for my on-the-go breakfasts. —Shana Minei Spence, Ms, Rdn, SELF, 8 Feb. 2023 Coolidge has since won a Golden Globe and Emmy for her portrayal of the White Lotus resort's messiest VIP, Tanya McQuoid (RIP). —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2023 She was known for her unique voice and her electric stage presence, often performing in sequined gowns and extravagant wigs. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Preposition and Conjunction Middle English, from Old English; akin to Latin per through, prae before, pro before, for, ahead, Greek pro, Sanskrit pra before, in front, Old English faran to go — more at fare Prefix Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German far- for-, Old English for First Known Use Preposition before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Conjunction 12th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition for 1 of 2 preposition fər (ˈ)fȯ(ə)r 1 —used to indicate a purpose money for lunch , an intended goal left for work , or an object of one's desire now for a good rest 2 : as being do you take me for a fool eggs for breakfast 3 : because of cried for joy 4 a : in support of fighting for their country b —used to indicate suitability or fitness it's not for me to saymedicine for an illness c : so as to bring about a certain state shouted the news for all to hear 5 a : in place of go to the store for me b : as the equal or equivalent of in an exchange or loan paid $10 for a hat 6 : in spite of unconvinced for all the clever arguments 7 : with respect to : concerning had an eye for news 8 —used to indicate equality or proportion point for pointtall for your age 9 —used to indicate length of time or extent of space waited for several hours 10 : after entry 2 sense 3a named for my grandmother for 2 of 2 conjunction : for the reason that : on this ground : because they were certainly there, for I saw them Legal Definition for preposition 1 : because of a statute void for vagueness 2 : on behalf of : as the representative of attorney general's office for petitioner for 1 of 2 preposition as in pro Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pro Antonyms & Near Antonyms against anti agin with contra versus athwart contrary to See More for 2 of 2 conjunction as in because for the reason that the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time Synonyms & Similar Words because seeing now since considering whereas as being (as or as how or that) inasmuch as as long as 'cause
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