For Very Common

Origin: Germanic Old English prefix

For has 5 different meanings across 4 categories:

Definitions

Noun

Initialism of field Of research.

In plain English: It stands for a specific area of study or investigation.

"Her dissertation focused on her chosen for, astrophysics."

Conj

Because, as, since.

Prep

Towards; in the direction of.

Particle

To, the particle for marking the following verb as an infinitive.

Proper Noun

Initialism of Fellowship of Reconciliation, any of a number of religious nonviolent organizations, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Example Sentences

"Her dissertation focused on her chosen for, astrophysics." noun

"The judge gave the defendant one more for before sentencing him." noun

"She asked if there was enough time left on her parking for." noun

"He paid an extra fee just to get another drink for at the bar." noun

The word "for" comes from Old English, where it originally meant "because of." It traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European root *preh₂-.

Rhyming Words

kfor ifor ffor upfor befor infor do for go for as for oh for up for marfor ask for bid for herefor die for vie for ten for bad for but for

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