for — meaning in English

English meaning

• by prep Near or next to something.
• for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
• furrow noun A long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow.
• lining noun A layer of material covering or added to the inside of something.

Senses

for is used for these senses in English:

• by In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
• for (formal, literary) Because.
• for Towards; in the direction of.
• furrow A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.
• furrow A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.
• lining A covering for the inside surface of something.

by — full definition

1. prep Near or next to something.
2. prep Not later than a stated time.
3. prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
4. prep Through the use of a particular method.

for — full definition

1. prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
2. prep Because of, or as the reason for.
3. prep In support of, or in favor of.
4. prep Covering a period of time or distance.
5. prep In exchange for.

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