Pronunciation: /ɡʌn fɔr/

Definitions of gun for

noun a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive

Example Sentences

A1 He is using a gun for hunting.

A2 The police officer carries a gun for protection.

B1 The soldier was trained to handle a gun for combat situations.

B2 The criminal was caught with a gun for robbery.

C1 The government implemented strict regulations on owning a gun for public safety.

C2 The detective found evidence linking the suspect to a gun for the murder case.

preposition indicating the object of an action or the goal of a movement

Example Sentences

A1 He is gunning for a promotion at work.

A2 She has been gunning for a spot on the team for months.

B1 The politician is gunning for a seat in the upcoming election.

B2 The company is gunning for a larger share of the market.

C1 The CEO is gunning for a complete overhaul of the company's operations.

C2 The team is gunning for a championship title this season.

Examples of gun for in a Sentence

formal The police officer drew his gun for protection.

informal He always carries a gun for self-defense.

slang I heard he's packing heat for the party tonight.

figurative She always has a sharp wit ready to gun for any argument.

Grammatical Forms of gun for

past tense

gunned for

plural

guns for

comparative

more gun for

superlative

most gun for

present tense

guns for

future tense

will gun for

perfect tense

have gunned for

continuous tense

is gunning for

singular

gun for

positive degree

gun for

infinitive

to gun for

gerund

gunning for

participle

gunning for

Origin and Evolution of gun for

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'gun for' originated from the combination of the word 'gun' meaning a weapon that fires bullets or shells, and the preposition 'for' indicating purpose or intention.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe aiming or targeting with a gun, the phrase 'gun for' has evolved to also signify pursuing or seeking something aggressively or with determination.