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

Words with a similar meaning to for:

• to
• in favor of
• during

Antonyms of for

Words with the opposite meaning to for:

• against
• from

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