Preposition For

This word has many meanings including the following:

For: intended to belong to

• This letter is for you.
• Reserve a seat for me.

For: in place of

• I offer you new lamps for old.

For: in defence of; in favour of

• He fought for his country.
• Are you for or against the proposal?

For: as far as, as long as

• We walked for five kilometres.
• They waited for two hours.

For: towards; indicating destination

• They sailed for the pacific.
• A train for London

For: because of

• They could not see for smoke.

For: at a cost of

• You can buy this for $1.

For: indicating purpose

• Let us go for a walk.
• What is this tool for?
• They chose him for their leader.

For: indicating liking, suitability, skill etc.

• She has a good year for music.
• Junk food is bad for health.

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