Meaning of for in English
Conjunction
She must be guilty, for her alibi is weak and her finger prints have been found in the house.
1. used for showing who will receive, have, or use something
This letter is for you.
2. used for describing the purpose, function, or use of an object; intended for
This book is for children.
3. used for showing that a person or thing is right and appropriate to a specific purpose or an occasion; suitable for
Bob is the right man for the position.
4. used for showing where a person, a train, a bus, a plane, or a boat is going; in the direction of
The bus for Stuttgart Station will come before long.
The train left Milan for Paris.
He started[departed] for home.
5. used for showing how much something is; at or as the price of
I bought this book for $9.
He sold his bike for $200.
My grandma gave me $10 for it.
6. used for showing that you support or agree with a person or an idea; in favor of
Are you for or against for reform?
7. used for describing a word that has the same meaning as another word; representing
What is the English (word) for "Nippon"?
8. used for showing a replacement or substitute; on behalf of
I attended the meeting for him.
We used a cardboard carton for a table.
9. used for showing who is helped; to the benefit or advantage of
What can I do for you?
10. used for showing why; because of
He was sent to prison for robbery.
11. used for showing how long something lasts; over the time of
for a long time
for two months
12. used for showing how far someone or something goes; over the distance of
We didn't see a single house for ten kilometers there.
13. used for saying which person or company employs you; working or playing for
My father works for a local bank.
He plays for Red Sox.
14. used for showing a fact or a factor that needs to be taken into account when judging; taking into consideration
She looks young for her age.
It's warm for March, isn't it?