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People say to me, Would you like to swap your life with me for 24 hours? Your life must be very strange. But of course I have not experienced any other life. It's not strange to me.
Prince Andrew

Meaning of "for" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FOR

Old English; related to Old Norse fyr for, Old High German fora before, Latin per through, prō before, Greek pro before, in front.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FOR

for  [fɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
For can act as a preposition and a conjunction.
The preposition is an invariable grammatical category, that has no meaning itself and which serves to link or relate terms.

The conjunction is an invariable grammatical category used to join together words and sentences.

WHAT DOES FOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

For

For may refer to: In English language parts of speech ▪ for, a preposition ▪ for, a complementizer ▪ for, a coordinator In other uses ▪ for loop, programming language statement ▪ FoR, Fellowship of Reconciliation ▪ For, an abbreviation for the Fornax constellation...

Definition of for in the English dictionary

The first definition of for in the dictionary is intended to reach; directed or belonging to. Other definition of for is to the advantage of. For is also in the direction of.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOR

foppishness
for a certainty
for a giggle
for a kickoff
for a song
for a start
for a wonder
for all
for all I care
for all one is worth
for all that
for all the world
for better for worse
for certain
for crying out loud
for dear life
for ever
for evermore
for example
for fear of

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOR

actor
administrator
advisor
and/or
anterior
author
be all for
be in the market for
calculator
color
creator
decor
director
doctor
door
Ecuador
editor
El Salvador
error
interior

Synonyms and antonyms of for in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FOR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «for» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of for

Translation of «for» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOR

Find out the translation of for to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of for from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «for» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

为了
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

para
570 millions of speakers

English

for
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

के लिए
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لأَجْل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

для
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

para
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জন্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pour
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Untuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

für
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

・・・のために
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

...을 위하여
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kanggo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cho
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஐந்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

च्या साठी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

için
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

per
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dla
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

для
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pentru
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vir
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

för
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

for
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of for

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOR»

The term «for» is very widely used and occupies the 37 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «for» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «for» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about for

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10 QUOTES WITH «FOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word for.
1
Randa Abdel-Fattah
I've always loved writing, and the impulse for me is storytelling. I don't sit down and think: 'What political message can I sell?' I love the creativity of it.
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Prince Andrew
People say to me, Would you like to swap your life with me for 24 hours? Your life must be very strange. But of course I have not experienced any other life. It's not strange to me.
3
Robert Baden-Powell
Trust should be the basis for all our moral training.
4
Bob Balaban
I'm from Chicago, my family started a chain of movie theaters in Chicago that were around for 70 years and then one of them became the head of Paramount and the other was the head of production at MGM and we all came out of Chicago.
5
Roger Bart
Life changed at 40 for me, as predicted by my acting teacher when I was leaving college. I became more hirable and more interesting... I'm not sure why.
6
Gael Garcia Bernal
In Latin America, you don't do things for the money because there is no money.
7
Tom Bodett
I went to Alaska as a young man just looking for adventure. And like so many of us in the '70s, we found it.
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Uwe Boll
So if you want to have a great video game-based movie you have to keep the mood of the game, use the normal character setup - but you have to flesh out the story and provide more background for the characters.
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Henry Cavill
I'm a giant softy, for sure, but I honestly think these days it's probably considered more masculine to be emotionally connected.
10
Erika Christensen
Watching Jodie on this is incredible; it's the perfect role for her. It's so intense and so emotional. She just jumped right into it and is so professional.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOR»

Discover the use of for in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to for and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
In 1937 Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain to cover the civil war there for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from "the good fight," For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Ernest Hemingway, 2002
2
Z for Zachariah
Believing herself to be the only survivor of a nuclear war, Ann Burden greets a wandering stranger with excitement and suspicion. An ALA Notable Book & ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reprint.
Robert C. O'Brien, 2007
3
Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan ...
From bestselling vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz (350,000 books sold), a weight-loss cookbook for food lovers: awesomely delicious, low-calorie recipes
Isa Chandra Moskowitz, 2011
4
Anger Management for Everyone: Seven Proven Ways to Control ...
The authors bring their significant expertise and research-based understanding to everyone who is interested in learning to control their anger reactions.
Raymond Chip Tafrate, Howard Kassinove, 2009
5
Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men
A guide to achieving and maintaining physical fitness through weight-resistance training demonstrates routines and necessary equipment and has special sections for teenagers, older men, and professional bodybuilders
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1984
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Okay for Now
In this stunning novel, Schmidt expertly weaves multiple themes of loss and recovery in a story teeming with distinctive, unusual characters and invaluable lessons about love, creativity, and survival.
Gary D. Schmidt, 2011
7
CT Anatomy for Radiotherapy
The focus of the book is on radiotherapy and some images of common tumour pathologies are utilised to illustrate some relevant abnormal anatomy. Short self-test questions help to keep the reader engaged throughout.
Pete Bridge, 2011
8
Not For Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities
Drawing on the stories of troubling--and hopeful--educational developments from around the world, Nussbaum offers a manifesto that should be a rallying cry for anyone who cares about the deepest purposes of education.
Martha C. C. Nussbaum, 2010
9
Strategic Tools for Social Entrepreneurs: Enhancing the ...
Strategic Tools for Social Entrepreneurs is a tremendous contribution to social entrepreneurs and to the nonprofit sector–many thanks to the authors for identifying this need and filling it!" –Wendy Kopp Founder and President, Teach For ...
J. Gregory Dees, Jed Emerson, Peter Economy, 2004
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Cross-Training for First Responders
By identifying problem areas and offering concrete solutions, this book enables first responders to harness every possible advantage so that they are prepared and ready to confront the next crisis, no matter where it may strike.
Gregory Bennett, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term for is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kaepernick says 49ers changes “are for the good” | ProFootballTalk
“Very excited for the season,” Kaepernick told reporters Friday night before the annual Governor's Dinner in Nevada, via Charles Whisnand of ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
2
As train traffic increases, communities ask for quiet - USA Today
With the backing of its residents, the township government applied for federal approval for quiet zones for two of its crossings. A third quiet zone ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
3
For Boston Sports Fans, It's All About Rallying Cries - The New York …
The “Free Brady” brand was in assorted styles, colors and related condemnations of Goodell, the N.F.L. commissioner, for the four-game ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
Harper Lee's Father, Inspiration for Atticus Finch, Changed His …
Harper Lee, author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Go Set a Watchman,' with her father, Amasa Coleman Lee, who was the model for Atticus ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
For Families Of Heroin Addicts, Comfort Comes In Sharing Their …
At Solace, a support group for family members of those suffering from addiction, many of the attendees have watched a child under 30 die of a ... «NPR, Jul 15»
6
Ask Dr. Fox: Help for dog with skin issues - Winston-Salem Journal …
We gave Ember her first “bath” in this very concentrated oil and left it on her for five hours. She had to be crated several of those hours as this oil ... «Winston-Salem Journal, Jul 15»
7
Mud Hens manage split after odd run for pitchers - Toledo Blade
At first glance, Saturday had a chance to turn ugly for the Mud Hens, particularly for the team's pitching staff. But a solid performance by Mike ... «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»
8
Monday Deadline Looms For Iran Nuclear Talks - Huffington Post
VIENNA (AP) — Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program blew past the two-week mark in Vienna on Saturday ahead of a new deadline for a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Happy's Pizza Founder Gets Over 4 Years Prison For Tax Fraud …
Two sets of books and a cash skim can get you in trouble. The president and founder of Detroit-based Happy's Pizza, Happy Asker, was found ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
10
Manhunt Launched for Father of Missing Baby in California - ABC …
Meanwhile, a search was continuing in the Ono area for the infant after the discovery of the pacifier. Bosenko said the pacifier resembled ... «ABC News, Jul 15»

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