for

About 5330.80 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. symbol ISO 639-3 language code for Fore.
2. conjunction Because.

   I had to stay with my wicked stepmother, for I had nowhere else to go.

3. preposition Towards; in the direction of.

   The astronauts headed for the moon.

4. preposition Leading towards in time or circumstance.

   We're heading for bankruptcy.

5. preposition Directed at; intended to belong to.

   I have something for you.

6. preposition In order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something).

   Everything I do, I do for you.

7. preposition Befitting of someone's beliefs, needs, wants, skills, or tastes; best suited to.

   I’ll strike a blow for you.

8. preposition To be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose or meaning.

   This is a new bell for my bicycle.

Similar words

regarding to touching about toward concerning respecting due on owing

Often followed by

the a example this his their all an it instance

Word family

FOR