prep 1. showing the purpose or use of something ○ This plastic bag is for the apples. ○ What’s that key for? □ what did she say that for? why did she say that? □ for example, for instance to mention one thing among many ○ Some animals, for example polar bears, are not used to hot weather. 2. showing why something is given ○ What did you get for your birthday? ○ What shall we buy her for Christmas? 3. showing the person who receives something ○ There was no mail for you this morning. ○ I’m making a cup of tea for my mother. 4. showing how long something happens ○ He has gone to France for two days. ○ We’ve been waiting here for hours. 5. showing distance ○ You can see for miles from the top of the hill. ○ The motorway goes for kilometres without any service stations. 6. showing where someone or something is going ○ Is this the plane for Edinburgh? ○ When is the next bus for Oxford Circus? 7. in exchange for something ○ She gave me £10 for the silver spoon. ○ That old computer is no use – I wouldn’t give you anything for it. 8. in support of; in order to get ○ We’re striking for higher pay. 9. in the place of someone ○ Can you write this letter for me? 10. with the purpose of ○ to go for a walk ○ He was running for the bus. ○ All these items are for sale.
Meaning of “for” in Khams Tibetan language – definitions, images, pronunciation, examples, synonyms, antonyms, learn more...
Request to translate if there is no definitions or definitions is not clear enough "for"?
Ask a question if something is not clear about the word "for".
To improve and add new definitions to the English-Khams Tibetan dictionary, we need your support.
You can also help by adding definitions of words to the database.
Thank you!
arrow-right-bold-outline
Note
Cookie settings
We use cookies to provide you with the best possible experience. They also allow us to analyze user behavior in order to constantly improve the website for you.