for

forpreposition

UK/fɔː/US/fɔːr/

1
INTENDED
A1intended to be given to or used by someone or something
- I bought some flowers for my mother.
- Is this seat for me?
- We need a box for these books.
2
PURPOSE
A1used to say why something is done or what its purpose is
- Let's go out for dinner tonight.
- This knife is for cutting bread.
3
TIME
A1used to show how long something continues
- I lived in Hanoi for five years.
- We waited for two hours.
4
DISTANCE
A2used to show a distance
- We walked for three kilometres before we stopped.
5
SUPPORT
A2supporting or agreeing with someone or something
- Are you for or against the plan?
- Who did you vote for?

UK/fɔː/US/fɔːr/

1
INTENDED
A1intended to be given to or used by someone or something
- I bought some flowers for my mother.
- Is this seat for me?
- We need a box for these books.
2
PURPOSE
A1used to say why something is done or what its purpose is
- Let's go out for dinner tonight.
- This knife is for cutting bread.
3
TIME
A1used to show how long something continues
- I lived in Hanoi for five years.
- We waited for two hours.
4
DISTANCE
A2used to show a distance
- We walked for three kilometres before we stopped.
5
SUPPORT
A2supporting or agreeing with someone or something
- Are you for or against the plan?
- Who did you vote for?