CEFR A1

for

preposition

Meaning

Used to indicate the person or thing that receives or is affected by something.

Examples

This is a present for my mom.
He bought a ticket for the concert.

Synonyms: to, in favor of, during

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for (A1)

preposition

Pronunciation: /fɔːr/, /fər/

Definition

Used to indicate the person or thing that receives or is affected by something.

Examples

This is a present for my mom.
He bought a ticket for the concert.
She is studying for her final exams.

How to Use for

for example (collocation): Used to introduce an example. — "She likes many sports, for example, tennis and swimming."
for sure (collocation): Certainly; definitely. — "He will come back for sure."
thank you for (collocation): Expressing gratitude for something. — "Thank you for the lovely gift."
look for (phrasal verb): To try to find something or someone. — "I am looking for my keys."
wait for (prepositional phrase): To stay somewhere or delay doing something until someone or something arrives or happens. — "We will wait for you at the station."
responsible for (prepositional phrase): Having the duty of taking care of something or someone. — "The teacher is responsible for the students."

Synonyms of for

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Antonyms of for

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