for
/fɔːr/indicating the purpose or intended recipient of an action
He worked hard for his family.
His hard work was intended to benefit his family.
Often used to show the reason or beneficiary of an action.
indicating a destination or direction
They traveled for the mountains.
Their destination was the mountains.
Used to show where someone or something is going.
indicating a period of time
She has been studying for three hours.
She has been studying during a period of three hours.
Used to specify the duration of an action.
indicating support or approval
I am for the new policy.
I support the new policy.
Used to express agreement or advocacy.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'For' is often used to show the purpose of an action, such as 'I study for my exams.' It can also indicate duration, like 'I waited for an hour.'
⚡Gold Rule
Purpose vs. Duration
Use 'for' to show purpose (e.g., 'I bought this for you') and duration (e.g., 'I waited for two hours').
📖Word Origin
Old English 'for', from Proto-Germanic 'furi', meaning 'in front of' or 'before'.
📝Usage Notes
The word 'for' is a versatile preposition used to indicate purpose, destination, duration, and support. It is one of the most common prepositions in English.