for
/fɔːr/
for the benefit of
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- 1.
Intended to benefit someone, or used to express purpose or a span of time.
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This gift is for you.
This gift is for you.
I'm looking for my keys.
I'm looking for my keys.
We waited for the train for an hour.
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How do you pronounce for?
for is pronounced [/fɔːr/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does for mean?
for means "for the benefit of". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is for?
for is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "This gift is for you." — used to mean "for the benefit of".
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