{
    "term": "for",
    "partOfSpeech": "preposition",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "There's a letter for you."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It's a book for children."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We got a new table for the dining room."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This is the place for me *(= I like it very much)*."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "in order to help somebody/something",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "What can I do for you *(= how can I help you)*?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Can you translate this letter for me?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I took her classes for her while she was sick."
                },
                {
                    "text": "soldiers fighting for their country"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "used to show purpose or function",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a machine for slicing bread"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Let's go for a walk."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "What did you do that for *(= Why did you do that)*?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "used to show a reason or cause",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The town is famous for its cathedral."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She gave me a watch for my birthday."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He got an award for bravery."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I couldn't speak for laughing."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He didn’t answer for fear of hurting her."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "in order to obtain something",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He came to me for advice."
                },
                {
                    "text": "For more information, call this number."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There were over fifty applicants for the job."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "used to show a length of time",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I'm going away for a few days."
                },
                {
                    "text": "That's all the news there is **for now**."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "used to show a distance",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The road went on for miles and miles."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 8,
            "definition": "used to show where somebody/something is going",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Is this the bus for Chicago?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She knew she was destined for a great future."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 9,
            "definition": "used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "an appointment for May 12"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We're invited for 7.30."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 10,
            "definition": "used to show the occasion when something happens",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking!"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 11,
            "definition": "in exchange for something",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Copies are available for two dollars each."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'll swap these two bottles for that one."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 12,
            "definition": "employed by",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She's working for an insurance company."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 13,
            "definition": "about; in connection with somebody/something",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "They are anxious for her safety."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Fortunately for us, the weather changed."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 14,
            "definition": "as a representative of",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I am speaking for everyone in this department."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 15,
            "definition": "meaning",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 16,
            "definition": "in support of somebody/something",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Are you for or against the proposal?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "They voted for independence in a referendum."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There's a strong case for postponing the exam."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'm **all for** *(= strongly support)* people having fun."
                },
                {
                    "text": "‘What does Naomi think about the move?’ ‘She’s all for it.’"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 17,
            "definition": "considering what can be expected from somebody/something",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The weather was warm for the time of year."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She's tall for her age."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He’s not bad for a beginner."
                },
                {
                    "text": "That's too much responsibility for a child."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 18,
            "definition": "used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "It's useless **for** us **to** continue."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There's no need **for** you **to** go."
                },
                {
                    "text": "For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The box is **too** heavy **for** me to lift."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Is it clear **enough for** you **to** read?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 19,
            "definition": "used to show who can or should do something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "It's not for me to say why he left."
                },
                {
                    "text": "How to spend the money is for you to decide."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 20,
            "definition": "better, happier, etc. following something",
            "sensetop": "better, happier, etc. for something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "You'll feel better for a good night's sleep."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be going to get into trouble or be punished",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "We'd better hurry or we'll be in for it."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "despite",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "For all its clarity of style, the book is not easy reading."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "**For all I know** she's still living in Boston."
                },
                {
                    "text": "You can do what you like, for all I care."
                },
                {
                    "text": "For all the good it's done we might as well not have bothered."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that something is a typical example of its kind",
            "labels": "(often ironic)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She might at least have called to explain. There's gratitude for you."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/fə(r)//fɔː(r)/",
                "audio": "fo/for/for__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/fər//fɔːr/",
                "audio": "fo/for/for__us_1_rr.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Old English, probably a reduction of a Germanic preposition meaning ‘before’ (in place or time); related to German für, also to fore."
}