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Session 48

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How to use 'for'

Phil talks about uses of 'for'.

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Phil

Let's learn for.

For is usually a preposition – and one meaning is to talk about purpose and intention.

We use for to talk about the intended use of something, or the person intended to receive something.

  • This pen is for writing.
  • This present is for you!

For can be used to talk about who you are helping or representing.

  • Yes, for you, I'll do anything!
  • I play for my team every week.

We can use for with measurements, like time, distance or price.

  • This road goes on for miles.
  • This video only lasts for one minute.

Like most prepositions, for has many meanings. For more, keep watching our videos.

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For

For is usually a preposition and it can be used to to refer to the intended use of something, or the person intended to receive something.

  • This pen is for writing
  • This present is for you!

For can be used to talk about who you are helping or representing.

  • Yes, for you, I'll do anything!
  • I play for my team every week.

We can use for with measurements like time, distance or price.

  • This road goes on for miles.
  • This video only lasts for one minute.

 

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