- pronunciation:
- for
- parts of speech:
- preposition, conjunction
- features:
- Note, Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
used to show the purpose or aim of an action.
They are working for peace.He was heading for the door. |
| definition 2: |
used to show who is to receive something or how it is to be used.
The gift is for Julie.I put some money aside for a bike. |
| definition 3: |
as the result of.
Jesse won a prize for his drawing. |
| definition 4: |
used to show a length of time.
We walked for an hour. |
| definition 5: |
with respect to.
It is too cold for June. |
| definition 6: |
in order to do or get.
We are going for lunch. |
| definition 7: |
in place of.
Who will speak for me when I'm not there?- similar words:
- in favor of
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| definition 8: |
in favor of.
They voted for the new law.- antonyms:
- against
- similar words:
- in favor of
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| definition 9: |
in exchange for.
He paid three dollars for that pen. |
| definition 10: |
by reason of; because of.
They clapped for joy. |
| definition 11: |
used as a sign of; indicating.
A dove is the symbol for peace. |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition: |
since; because.
He won't go, for he's not feeling well. |
for or since?
For tells how long an action or state has continued over time.
Since tells when an action or state began.
Compare:
- I have lived here for five years.
- I have lived here since 1999.
The words
for,
four, and the prefix
fore- sound alike but have different meanings. "Fore-" is a prefix meaning "in front." You do not have a forhead; you have a forehead.