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For – Part 2 – English Grammar

One of the most common cases in English where we use 'for' with the meaning of 'because'. This variant is used only in very formal English. The divers have to be careful for a sudden change in conditi

One of the most common cases in English, where we use for with the meaning of because. This variant is used only in very formal English.

  • The divers have to be careful for a sudden change in conditions could be dangerous.
  • Read the instructions carefully for you will only get one chance to enter the information.

We can use for in English to talk about purpose or reason.

  • What did you that for?
  • What is that for?
  • Thank you for your letter.
  • I don't have enough money for the ticket.
  • I need treatment for my bad back.

For can mean that we are 'in favor of' something.

  • He is for the idea of cutting taxes.
  • I am for this change in the way we do things.
  • You need to stand up for what is right.

We can use for in expressions in English for time and distance.

  • I walked for miles.
  • I waited for a long time.
  • We will be away for the next week.

Sometimes we can completely omit for in expressions like the following:

  • I walked miles.
  • I waited a long time.

With present perfect tense, for refers to duration of time, while since refers to the starting point.

  • I have studied English for seven years.
  • I have studied English since I was 12.

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