For

Pronunciation: /fɔːr/

Definitions of for

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I am going to the store for some milk.

A2 She bought a gift for her friend's birthday.

B1 I need to study for my upcoming exams.

B2 He apologized for his mistake and promised to do better next time.

C1 The company is known for its innovative approach to technology.

C2 She received an award for her outstanding contributions to the field.

Examples of for in a Sentence

formal The deadline for submitting the report is tomorrow.

informal I need to borrow your notes for the exam.

slang I'm heading to the store for some snacks.

figurative She has a heart of gold, always there for her friends.

Grammatical Forms of for

• past tense: used
• plural: fors
• comparative: more for
• superlative: most for
• present tense: for
• future tense: will for
• perfect tense: have fors
• continuous tense: is for
• singular: for
• positive degree: for
• infinitive: to for
• gerund: fors
• participle: fors

Origin and Evolution of for

First Known Use: 0888 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'for' originated from the Old English word 'foran' which means 'before, in front of, in the sight of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'for' has evolved to serve various grammatical functions such as indicating purpose, duration, or recipient. It is now an essential preposition in the English language.