For - Definition and Usage | Common English words | Bilexis Blog
For - Definition and Usage | Common English words
For - Definition and Usage | Common English words

What does the word for mean? Definitions and usage examples of the word for. Example sentences with for.

For

1. A1 (preposition) intended to be given to someone; intended to be used by something 

• I’ve got a present for you.

• This book is for children.

2. A1 (preposition) in order to help someone

• Can you do a favour for me?

• What can I do for you (= how can I help you)?


3.
A1
(preposition) used to show a particular purpose

• a cream for dry skin 

What are you learning English for? 

4. A1 (preposition) used to show a particular reason

• The city is famous for its beaches.

• He got an award for bravery.

• He didn't come for various reasons.

• She couldn't speak for laughing. 

5. A1 (preposition) towards; used to show where a person or thing is going

• I’m heading for the park.

• When’s the next flight for Paris?


5. A1 (preposition) used to show an amount of time or distance

We walked for five miles.

I haven't seen him for years. 


6. A1 (preposition) as a representative, employee, member, etc. of

 She works for a software company.

He plays for Manchester United. 

7. B1 (preposition) in favor of someone or something; in support of

Which candidate did you vote for? 

Are you for or against the proposal? 


8. B1 (preposition) in relation to what can be expected from somebody/something

She looks young for her age.

The weather is cold for the time of year.

Example Sentences with For

• There’s a letter for you. 

She made coffee for me.

• Can I speak to you for a minute?

• What do you want to have for lunch?

This course is for foreign students.

We need furniture for the new house.

• I am worried for her safety.

We have a separate area for smoking.

• She has invited me for dinner on Saturday.

What do you do for joy?

• She’s dressing for the wedding.

I haven’t played chess for a long time.

The desert stretches for hundreds of miles.

• I'm going on holiday for a few days.

• He will speak to the manager for everyone.

• What did you give your mother for her birthday?

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