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Conjunction(1) because; since.(2) in consequence of the fact that
Preposition(1) in support of or in favor of (a person or policy).(2) affecting, with regard to, or in respect of (someone or something).(3) on behalf of or to the benefit of (someone or something).(4) having (the thing mentioned) as a purpose or function.(5) having (the thing mentioned) as a reason or cause.(6) having (the place mentioned) as a destination.(7) representing (the thing mentioned).(8) in place of or in exchange for (something).(9) in relation to the expected norm of (something).(10) indicating the length of (a period of time).(11) indicating the extent of (a distance).(12) indicating an occasion in a series.(13) in consideration of

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(1) for she always had a keen interest in music(2) Some of these are young American adults who come to work in London for work placement purposes.(3) It is not yet known whether employees will be paid for their work this month.(4) the thought was too much for me(5) She laughed and nodded, taking Paris' hand as she walked out of the office for the last time.(6) what's the French for 'good luck'?(7) that meeting is planned for 10:00 today(8) copies are available for only a buck(9) I used to work for a company that developed and sold computer systems for smaller businesses.(10) software for creating a timetable(11) He smiled at this thought for he knew all too well that appearances were not always what they appeared to be.(12) I'm for helping them(13) Arthur told me he was going to sue me for the way I represented him in the book.(14) Women want to be respected for being women, and they want to be able to respect a man for being a man.(15) I haven't seen him for some time(16) The last train for Newbridge leaves Heuston at 10.45 pm, arriving at 11.20 pm.
Related Words
(1) look for
(2) for you
(3) for example
(4) for instance
(5) for me
(6) for a while
(7) for sure
(8) for ever
(9) for sale
Synonyms
M
1. for
2. because
3. because of
4. owing to
5. in the sake of
6. caused by
7. due to
8. as a result of
9. after
10. instead of
11. in lieu of
12. in place of
13. in the course of
14. toward
16. unto
17. in the direction of
18. to
19. by
20. in favor of
21. via
22. in the face of
23. despite
24. notwithstanding
25. concerning
26. regarding
27. as to
28. as regards
29. with respect to
30. similar to
31. on account of
32. at the request of
33. for the sake of
34. at the instance of
35. in loco
36. in exchange
37. lieu
38. vice


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

We're very sorry for your losses.

We're very sorry FOR your losses.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 2


It must be strange for you,
coming into this room.

It must be strange FOR you, coming into this room.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 3


They held that poor boy for two months\Nwithout any sleep in a hole,�

They held that poor boy FOR two months
without any sleep in a hole,

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 7


Well, thank you
for a really cool evening.

Well, thank you FOR a really cool evening.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 14


I was looking for.

I was looking FOR.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 20


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