English Dictionary
Definition for in British English
for
preposition, conjunction
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
preposition, conjunction
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
For can be used in the following ways:
as a preposition (followed by a noun): I bought some flowers for Chloe.Wait there for a while.
as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): I told her to leave, for I was very tired.
Claudia, this present is for you.
So, what can I do for you?
There have been drought conditions for the last two summers.
used for saying the person or organization that someone is employed by
She works for a firm of accountants.
Everyone says they are for equal opportunities.
Support for the government's reform programme has been overwhelming.
Of course, I'm all for (=I completely support) freedom of speech.
if you are for a particular plan or activity, you want to take part in it
Anyone for tennis?
relating to or concerning someone or something
Living conditions for most of the citizens are very bad.
an advertisement for private health insurance
I'm so happy for you!
It's clear that she has great affection for her grandchildren.
used after some adjectives, nouns, and verbs for saying who or what does the action of the following verb
It was difficult for me to understand what he was saying.
It is time for Congress to begin exploring some new approaches.
Come in - there's room for two.
used for saying who has a particular feeling or opinion about something
For me personally, it was a complete disaster.
used for saying that a particular fact about someone or something is surprising when you consider who or what they are
used for saying what something means or represents
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