For
Example: This gift is for you on your birthday
Definition
"For" is a versatile preposition used to indicate the purpose, recipient, or intended destination of something, as in the phrase 'This gift is for you on your birthday,' where it shows the gift's intended recipient.
Etymology
The word "for" comes from Old English 'for,' which has Germanic roots, related to Old Norse 'fyr' and Gothic 'fra.' It originally meant 'before' or 'in front of,' but its meaning evolved to indicate purpose or benefit. Did you know? "For" is one of the most frequently used prepositions in English due to its broad and flexible meanings.
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"For" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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