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Pronunciation: /fr/
Pronunciation: /fr/
PREPOSITION
1In support of or in favor of (a person or policy):they voted for independence in a
referendum
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2Affecting, with regard to, or in respect of (someone or something):she is responsible

for the efficient running of their departmentthe demand for money
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3On behalf of or to the benefit of (someone or something):these parents arent

speaking for everyone
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3.1 Employed by:it was a good firm to work for

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4 Having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function:she is searching for

enlightenment the necessary tools for making a picture frame
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5Having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause: Aileen is proud of her family for
their support I could dance and sing for joy
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6Having (the place mentioned) as a destination: they are leaving for Swampscott
tomorrow
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7Representing (the thing mentioned): the F is for Fascinating

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8In place of or in exchange for (something): swap these two bottles for that one
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8.1 Charged as (a price): copies are available for only a buck

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9 In relation to the expected norm of (something): she was tall for her agewarm
weather for this time of year
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10 Indicating the length of (a period of time): he was in prison for 12 years I havent
seen him for some time
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11 Indicating the extent of (a distance): he crawled for 300 yards

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12 Indicating an occasion in a series: the camcorder failed for the third time
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CONJUNCTION
literary
Because; since:he felt guilty, for he knew that he bore a share of responsibility for
Fannys death
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Phrases
1
be for it
British informal Be in imminent danger of punishment or other trouble.
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2
for all
see all.
3
for ever
see forever.
4
for why
informal For what reason: youre going to and Ill tell you for why
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5
oh for
I long for :oh for a strong black coffee!
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there's (or that's) for you
Used ironically to indicate a particularly poor example of (a quality mentioned):
theres gratitude for you
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since
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Pronunciation: /sins/
PREPOSITION, CONJUNCTION, & ADVERB
1In the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under
consideration, typically the present:[AS PREPOSITION]: she has suffered from depression
since she was sixteenthe worst property slump since the war[AS CONJUNCTION]: Ive felt
better since Ive been here[AS ADVERB]: she ran away on Friday and we havent seen her
since
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2[CONJUNCTION] For the reason that: because:delegates were delighted, since better
protection of rhino reserves will help protect other rare species
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3[ADVERB] Ago:the settlement had vanished long since

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