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{
"term": "for",
"partOfSpeech": "preposition",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "There's a letter for you."
},
{
"text": "It's a book for children."
},
{
"text": "We got a new table for the dining room."
},
{
"text": "This is the place for me *(= I like it very much)*."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "in order to help somebody/something",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "What can I do for you *(= how can I help you)*?"
},
{
"text": "Can you translate this letter for me?"
},
{
"text": "I took her classes for her while she was sick."
},
{
"text": "soldiers fighting for their country"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "used to show purpose or function",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a machine for slicing bread"
},
{
"text": "Let's go for a walk."
},
{
"text": "Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work?"
},
{
"text": "What did you do that for *(= Why did you do that)*?"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "used to show a reason or cause",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "The town is famous for its cathedral."
},
{
"text": "She gave me a watch for my birthday."
},
{
"text": "He got an award for bravery."
},
{
"text": "I couldn't speak for laughing."
},
{
"text": "He didn’t answer for fear of hurting her."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 5,
"definition": "in order to obtain something",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "He came to me for advice."
},
{
"text": "For more information, call this number."
},
{
"text": "There were over fifty applicants for the job."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 6,
"definition": "used to show a length of time",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "I'm going away for a few days."
},
{
"text": "That's all the news there is **for now**."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 7,
"definition": "used to show a distance",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "The road went on for miles and miles."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 8,
"definition": "used to show where somebody/something is going",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Is this the bus for Chicago?"
},
{
"text": "She knew she was destined for a great future."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 9,
"definition": "used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "an appointment for May 12"
},
{
"text": "We're invited for 7.30."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 10,
"definition": "used to show the occasion when something happens",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking!"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 11,
"definition": "in exchange for something",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Copies are available for two dollars each."
},
{
"text": "I'll swap these two bottles for that one."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 12,
"definition": "employed by",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "She's working for an insurance company."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 13,
"definition": "about; in connection with somebody/something",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "They are anxious for her safety."
},
{
"text": "Fortunately for us, the weather changed."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 14,
"definition": "as a representative of",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "I am speaking for everyone in this department."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 15,
"definition": "meaning",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 16,
"definition": "in support of somebody/something",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Are you for or against the proposal?"
},
{
"text": "They voted for independence in a referendum."
},
{
"text": "There's a strong case for postponing the exam."
},
{
"text": "I'm **all for** *(= strongly support)* people having fun."
},
{
"text": "‘What does Naomi think about the move?’ ‘She’s all for it.’"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 17,
"definition": "considering what can be expected from somebody/something",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "The weather was warm for the time of year."
},
{
"text": "She's tall for her age."
},
{
"text": "He’s not bad for a beginner."
},
{
"text": "That's too much responsibility for a child."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 18,
"definition": "used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "It's useless **for** us **to** continue."
},
{
"text": "There's no need **for** you **to** go."
},
{
"text": "For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable."
},
{
"text": "The box is **too** heavy **for** me to lift."
},
{
"text": "Is it clear **enough for** you **to** read?"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 19,
"definition": "used to show who can or should do something",
"examples": [
{
"text": "It's not for me to say why he left."
},
{
"text": "How to spend the money is for you to decide."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 20,
"definition": "better, happier, etc. following something",
"sensetop": "better, happier, etc. for something",
"examples": [
{
"text": "You'll feel better for a good night's sleep."
},
{
"text": "This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to be going to get into trouble or be punished",
"labels": "(informal)",
"examples": [
{
"text": "We'd better hurry or we'll be in for it."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "despite",
"examples": [
{
"text": "For all its clarity of style, the book is not easy reading."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody",
"examples": [
{
"text": "**For all I know** she's still living in Boston."
},
{
"text": "You can do what you like, for all I care."
},
{
"text": "For all the good it's done we might as well not have bothered."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "used to say that something is a typical example of its kind",
"labels": "(often ironic)",
"examples": [
{
"text": "She might at least have called to explain. There's gratitude for you."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/fə(r)//fɔː(r)/",
"audio": "fo/for/for__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/fər//fɔːr/",
"audio": "fo/for/for__us_1_rr.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore."
}