For
preposition
Used to show the reason or cause of something.
He was late for work.
Often appears as...
- late for
- apologize for
preposition
Used to express a period of time.
I've lived here for two years.
Often appears as...
- stay for
- wait for
preposition
Used to indicate the purpose or an intended goal.
This wrench is for loosening nuts.
Often appears as...
- tool for
- designed for
preposition
In support of or in favour of.
Are you for or against the proposal?
Often appears as...
- vote for
- stand for
preposition
Instead of or in place of.
Can you go to the meeting for me?
Often appears as...
- speak for
- substitute for
preposition
Used to show a characteristic or quality of something or someone.
She is famous for her speeches.
Often appears as...
- known for
- famous for
preposition
Used to express the destination or direction.
The train is for New York.
Often appears as...
- depart for
- head for
preposition
Used to show the reason or cause of something.
He was late for work.
Often appears as...
- late for
- apologize for
preposition
Used to express a period of time.
I've lived here for two years.
Often appears as...
- stay for
- wait for
preposition
Used to indicate the purpose or an intended goal.
This wrench is for loosening nuts.
Often appears as...
- tool for
- designed for
preposition
In support of or in favour of.
Are you for or against the proposal?
Often appears as...
- vote for
- stand for
preposition
Instead of or in place of.
Can you go to the meeting for me?
Often appears as...
- speak for
- substitute for
preposition
Used to show a characteristic or quality of something or someone.
She is famous for her speeches.
Often appears as...
- known for
- famous for
preposition
Used to express the destination or direction.
The train is for New York.
Often appears as...
- depart for
- head for
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Apology
Used when you want to show you are sorry about something.
I am sorry for the mistake.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Phrases
Learn fixed expressions where 'for' explains reasons.
Thank you for your help.
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Apology
Used when you want to show you are sorry about something.
I am sorry for the mistake.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Phrases
Learn fixed expressions where 'for' explains reasons.
Thank you for your help.
Pro Tip 1/2Expressing Apology
Used when you want to show you are sorry about something.
I am sorry for the mistake.
Pro Tip 2/2Common Phrases
Learn fixed expressions where 'for' explains reasons.
Thank you for your help.
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