for
//fɔːr//
Preposition
1
Indicating the purpose, destination, or intended recipient of something.
This gift is for you.
2
Indicating the duration of time during which something happens or continues.
I lived in Tokyo for three years.
3
Indicating the distance or extent of something.
We walked for five miles.
4
In support of or in favor of someone or something.
Are you for or against the new plan?
5
In exchange for; at the price of.
I bought this book for $10.
6
Representing or on behalf of someone or something.
I'm speaking for the whole team.
7
Because of; on account of.
The game was canceled for bad weather.
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Conjunction
1
Because; since (used to introduce a reason or explanation).
We must hurry, for it is getting late.