för- — meaning in English

English meaning

• pre prep Before a particular event or point in time (informal shorthand).
• up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.

Senses

för- is used for these senses in English:

• pre- Before; earlier in time; beforehand.
• up (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state; thoroughly, completely.

up — full definition

1. adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
2. preposition Toward the top, source, or far end of something.
3. adjective Out of bed and active; awake.
4. adjective Working properly; functioning, especially of a computer system.
5. adjective In a cheerful or positive mood.

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