Words / A1

FOR/fɔː/

Mark a purpose, a receiver, or a length of time with for: a gift for you, study for the test, for two hours. Four is the number 4. From marks a starting point (from Monday). Wait for is a common pair.

Meaning

Used to show purpose, a receiver, or a length of time.

Examples

• “This gift is for you.”
• “This letter is for your teacher.”
• “We walked for an hour.”

Good to know

for + person / for + time. Mix-up: four (4). Contrast: from.

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