"For" in English
Re: "For" in English
"For" preposition (INTENDED FOR)
Intended to be given to
There's an email for you.
There's a prize for the best scientists.
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"For" preposition (PURPOSE)
Having the purpose of
I’m going for some breakfast.
This store is for the use of hotel guests only.
I need some money for today.
They've invited us for dinner on Sunday.
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"For" preposition (BECAUSE OF)
Because of or as a result of something
I don't eat meat for some reasons.
UK is famous for its beautiful countryside.
He did 15 years in prison for robbery.
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"For" preposition (TIME/DISTANCE)
Used to show an amount of time or distance
I'm going to sleep for five hours.
I haven't played soccer for years.
They walked for miles.
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"For" preposition (OCCASION)
On the occasion of or at the time of
What did you buy them for New Year?
I've booked a table at the restaurant for five o'clock.
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"For" preposition (COMPARING)
Used for comparing one thing with others of the same type
It was a difficult decision, especially for a child.
For a man of his wealth he's not exactly generous.
He speaks English very well for a beginner.
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"For" preposition (RESPONSIBILITY)
Used to say whose responsibility something is
He knew the driver of the other car was not responsible for his dog's death.
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"For" preposition (SUPPORT)
In support of or in agreement with
I voted for the Democrats at the last election.
Are you for or against the new proposals?
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"For" preposition (HELP)
In order to help someone
What can I do for you?
Let me carry those boxes for you.
Intended to be given to
There's an email for you.
There's a prize for the best scientists.
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"For" preposition (PURPOSE)
Having the purpose of
I’m going for some breakfast.
This store is for the use of hotel guests only.
I need some money for today.
They've invited us for dinner on Sunday.
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"For" preposition (BECAUSE OF)
Because of or as a result of something
I don't eat meat for some reasons.
UK is famous for its beautiful countryside.
He did 15 years in prison for robbery.
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"For" preposition (TIME/DISTANCE)
Used to show an amount of time or distance
I'm going to sleep for five hours.
I haven't played soccer for years.
They walked for miles.
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"For" preposition (OCCASION)
On the occasion of or at the time of
What did you buy them for New Year?
I've booked a table at the restaurant for five o'clock.
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"For" preposition (COMPARING)
Used for comparing one thing with others of the same type
It was a difficult decision, especially for a child.
For a man of his wealth he's not exactly generous.
He speaks English very well for a beginner.
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"For" preposition (RESPONSIBILITY)
Used to say whose responsibility something is
He knew the driver of the other car was not responsible for his dog's death.
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"For" preposition (SUPPORT)
In support of or in agreement with
I voted for the Democrats at the last election.
Are you for or against the new proposals?
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"For" preposition (HELP)
In order to help someone
What can I do for you?
Let me carry those boxes for you.