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/fɔː/

/fɔr/

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forpreposition

/fɔː/

/fɔr/

Synonyms

forconjunction

/fɔː/

/fɔr/

Synonyms

forpreposition

Indicating the purpose or reason for something.

She went to the store for some milk.

Indicating the recipient or beneficiary of an action.

This gift is for you.

Indicating a period of time.

He has been waiting for two hours.

Indicating a distance or extent.

The road stretches for miles.

Indicating a comparison or contrast.

For a beginner, she plays very well.

Indicating a substitution or exchange.

I exchanged my sandwich for a salad.

Indicating support or favor.

They voted for the new policy.

Towards; in the direction of.

We're heading for the moon.

forconjunction

Used to indicate the reason or cause of something.

She was happy, for she had just received good news.