for

Meanings

• Preposition, Conjunction, Adverb

  Expressing motion or direction towards a point or person; used as a preposition, conjunction, or adverb.

  - "She ran for the finish line."
  - "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
  - "He asked for water."

• Preposition, Conjunction, Adverb

  Reciprocal; expressing a mutual or two-way relationship.

  - "They work for each other."
  - "For love or money."
  - "He forgives for the sake of peace."

• Conjunction, Subordinating

  Used to indicate a period of time or duration.

  - "She studied for hours."
  - "For three days, the rain did not stop."
  - "He waited for the bus for an hour."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with for
more , ore , core , lore

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. four (English) : A cardinal number, the fourth in a countable sequence.
   

2. fore (English) : Relating to the front or the beginning.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of for that leads to same result
for , FOR , for- , for and , for cheap , for instance , for-profit , for what it's worth

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

for (preposition), for (conjunction), for (adverb), for me, for you, for him, for her, for them

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English ‘fór’ (from Proto-Germanic ‘for’), meaning ‘before’, ‘forth’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'for' is one of the most commonly used words in the English language.

2. In Old English, 'for' meant 'before' or 'forth'.

3. The word 'for' is used as a preposition, conjunction, and adverb, and it can also be used to indicate a period of time.

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Related Concepts

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1. reciprocity: A relationship in which each person involved gains something, usually in a mutual exchange.

2. direction: The act, manner, or mode in which something moves or is moving.

3. duration: The period for which something lasts.

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Culture

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The word 'for' is widely used in literature, art, and music. In literature, it is commonly used to express motion towards a goal, a mutual relationship, or a period of time. In art, it is often depicted as a symbol of reciprocity or direction. In music, it is used in various idioms and expressions.

How to Memorize "for"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a runner approaching a finish line.
   - Visualize a see-saw or a swing, where one person goes up as the other goes down.
   - Imagine a clock and the hands moving around it to represent a period of time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'for' with the image of a goal or a target.
   - Think of the word 'reciprocal' when you see or hear the word 'for'.
   - Associate the word 'for' with the concept of time or duration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'For Every Action, There Is A Reaction' or 'For Love Or Money' to help remember the meanings of the word.

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