| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Preposition | 1. Indicating the antecedent cause or occasion of an action; the motive or inducement accompanying and prompting to an act or state; the reason of anything; that on account of which a thing is or is done.[Websters]
2. Indicating the space or time through which an action or state extends; hence, during; in or through the space or time of.[Websters] 3. Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; -- generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc.[Websters] 4. Indicating that in the character of or as being which anything is regarded or treated; to be, or as being.[Websters] 5. Indicating that on place of or instead of which anything acts or serves, or that to which a substitute, an equivalent, a compensation, or the like, is offered or made; instead of, or place of.[Websters] 6. Indicating that toward which the action of anything is directed, or the point toward which motion is made; /ntending to go to.[Websters] 7. Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.[Websters] 8. Indicating the remoter and indirect object of an act; the end or final cause with reference to which anything is, acts, serves, or is done.[Websters] 9. In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.[Websters] 10. Indicating that in favor of which, or in promoting which, anything is, or is done; hence, in behalf of; in favor of; on the side of; -- opposed to against.[Websters]. | |
| Adverb | 1. In a consequent manner.
[Eve - graph theoretic] 2. In a subsequent manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In an approximate manner.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Noun | 1. One who takes, or that which is said on, the affrimative side; that which is said in favor of some one or something; -- the antithesis of against, and commonly used in connection with it.[Websters]. | |
| Conjunction | 1. Since; because; introducing a reason of something before advanced, a cause, motive, explanation, justification, or the like, of an action related or a statement made. It is logically nearly equivalent to since, or because, but connects less closely, and is sometimes used as a very general introduction to something suggested by what has gone before.[Websters]
2. Because; by reason that; for that; indicating, in Old English, the reason of anything.[Websters]. | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "FOR" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 990. (references) |
| Etymology:For \For\, preposition [Anglo-Saxon for, fore; akin to Old Saxon for, fora, furi, Dutch voor, Old High German fora, German vor, Old High German furi, German f["u]r, Icelandic fyrir, Swedish f["o]r, Danish for, adverb f["o]r, Gothic fa['u]r, fa['u]ra, Latin pro, Greek, Sanskrit pra-. Compare to Fore, First, Foremost, Forth. (references) |
Specialty Definition: FOR
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Computing | For for loop Source: The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing. | ||
| Noah Webster | 1: [Preposition] Against; in the place of; as a substitute or equivalent, noting equal value or satisfactory compensation, either in barter and sale, in contract, or in punishment. "And Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for flocks, and for the cattle of the herds;" that is, according to the original, he gave them bread against horses like the Gr. Gen. 48:17. Buy us and our land for bread. Gen. 47:19. And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. Ex. 21.. | 2: [Preposition] In the place of; instead of; noting substitution of persons, or agency of one in the place of another with equivalent authority. An attorney is empowered to act for his principal. Will you take a letter and deliver it for me at the post office? that is, in my place, or for my benefit.. | 3: [Preposition] In exchange of; noting one thing taken or given in place of another; as, to quit the profession of law for that of a clergyman.. | 4: [Preposition] In the place of; instead of; as, to translate a poem line for line.. | 5: [Preposition] In the character of; noting resemblance; a sense derived from substitution or standing in the place of, like in the Greek. If a man can be fully assured of any thing for a truth, without having examined, what is there that he may not embrace for truth? But let her go for an ungrateful woman. I hear for certain, and do speak the truth. He quivered with his feet and lay for dead.. | 6: [Preposition] Towards; with the intention of going to. We sailed directly for Genoa, and had a fair wind. So we say, a ship is bound for or to France.. | 7: [Preposition] In advantage of; for the sake of; on account of; that is, towards, noting use, benefit or purpose. An ant is a wise creature for itself. Shall I think the world was made for one, and men are born for kings, as beasts for men, not for protection, but to be devoured.. | 8: [Preposition] Conducive to; beneficial to; in favor of. It is for the general good of human society, and consequently of particular persons, to be true and just; and it is for men's health to be temperate.. | 9: [Preposition] Leading or inducing to, as a motive. There is a natural immutable, and eternal reason for that which we call virtue, and against that which we call vice.. | 10: [Preposition] Noting arrival, meeting, coming or possession. Wait patiently for an expected good. So in the phrases, looking for, staying for.. | 11: [Preposition] Towards the obtaining of; in order to the arrival at or possession of. After all our exertions, we depend on divine aid for success.. | 12: [Preposition] Against; in opposition to; with a tendency to resist and destroy; as a remedy for the headache or toothache. Alkalies are good for the heartburn. So we say, to provide clothes or stores for winter, or against winter.. | 13: [Preposition] Against or on account of; in prevention of. She wrapped him close for catching cold. And, for the time shall not seem tedious - This use is nearly obsolete. The sense however is derived from meeting, opposing, as in number 12.. | 14: [Preposition] Because; on account of; by reason of. He cried out for anguish. I cannot go for want of time. For this cause, I cannot believe the report. That which we for our unworthiness are afraid to crave, our prayer is, that God for the worthiness of his son would notwithstanding vouchsafe to grant. Edward and Richard, with fiery eyes sparkling for very wrath, are at our backs. How to choose dogs for scent or speed. For as much as it is a fundamental law -. | 15: [Preposition] With respect or regard to; on the part of. It was young counsel for the persons, and violent counsel for the matters. Thus much for the beginning and progress of the deluge. So we say, for me, for myself, or as for me, I have no anxiety, but for you I have apprehensions; all implying towards or on the side of.. | 16: [Preposition] Through a certain space; during a certain time; as, to travel for three days; to sail for seven weeks; he holds his office for life; he traveled on sand for ten miles together. These senses seem to imply passing, the proper sense of for.. | 17: [Preposition] In quest of; in order to obtain; as, to search for arguments; to recur to antiquity for examples. See number 11.. | 18: [Preposition] According to; as far as. Chimists have not been able, for aught is vulgarly known, by fire alone to separate true sulphur from antimony.. | 19: [Preposition] Noting meeting, coming together, or reception. I am ready for you; that is, I am ready to meet or receive you.. | 20: [Preposition] Towards; of tendency to; as an inclination for drink.. | 21: [Preposition] In favor of; on the part or side of; that is, towards or inclined to. One is for a free government; another is for a limited monarchy. Aristotle is for poetical justice.. | 22: [Preposition] With a view to obtain; in order to possess. He writes for money, or for fame; that is, towards meeting, or to have in return, as a reward.. | 23: [Preposition] Towards; with tendency to, or in favor of. It is for his honor to retire from office. It is for our quiet to have few intimate connections.. | 24: [Preposition] Notwithstanding; against; in opposition to. The fact may be so, for any thing that has yet appeared. The task is great, but for all that, I shall not be deterred from undertaking it. This is a different application of the sense of numbers 1,2,3,4. The writer will do what she pleases for all me.. | 25: [Preposition] For the use of; to be used in; that is, towards, noting advantage. The oak for nothing ill, the osier good for twigs, the poplar for the mill.. | 26: [Preposition] In recompense of; in return of. Now, for so many glorious actions done, for peace at home, and for the public wealth, I mean to crown a bowl for Caesar's health. [See Number 1.]. | 27: [Preposition] In proportion to; or rather, looking towards, regarding. He is tall for one of his years, or tall for his age.. | 28: [Preposition] By means of. Moral consideration can no way move the sensible appetite, were it not for the will.. | 29: [Preposition] By the want of. The inhabitants suffered severely both for provisions and fuel.. | 30: [Preposition] For my life or heart, though my life were to be given in exchange, or as the price of purchase. I cannot, for my life, understand the man. Number 1.. | 31: [Preposition] For to, denoting purpose. For was anciently placed before the infinitives of verbs, and the use is correct, but now obsolete except in vulgar language. I came for to see you; pour vous voir.. | 32: [Conjugation] The word by which a reason is introduced of something before advanced. "That ye may be the children of your father who is in heaven; for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good." In such sentences, for has the sense of because, by reason that, as in Number 14; with this difference that in Number 14, the word precedes a single noun, and here it precedes a sentence or clause; but the phrase seems to be elliptical, for this cause or reason, which follows, he maketh his sun to rise, &c. In Romans 13:6, we find the word in both its applications, "For, for this cause ye pay tribute also -;" the first for referring to the sentence following; the latter to the noun cause.. | 33: [Conjugation] Because; on this account that; properly, for that. For as much, compounded, forasmuch, is equivalent to, in regard to that, in consideration of. Forasmuch as the thirst is intolerable, the patient may be indulged in a little drink.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. |
| Aerospace | 1: Field Of Regard (The Total Sweep Available For Instantaneous Fields Of View). (references) | 2: FLIGHT OPERATIONS REVIEW. (references) | 3: Force. (references) | 4: Forestry Resources (project). (references) |
| Agriculture | Farmer-Owned Grain Reserve. (references) | ||
| Geography | 1: For is geographically located in Niger. Its features include a well (a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface). Its geographic coordinates are 14.583333 degrees North latitude and 13.683333 degrees East longitude. (references) | 2: For is geographically located in Norway. Its features include a farm (a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture), farms (tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture), and a populated place (a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work). Its geographic coordinates are 58.716667 degrees North latitude and 7.566667 degrees East longitude. (references) | 3: For is geographically located in Sudan. Its features include a populated place (a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work). Its geographic coordinates are 10.95 degrees North latitude and 34.716667 degrees East longitude. (references) |
| Military | Force (s) (the abbreviation may never be used singly). (references) | ||
| Technology | 1: FFField Of Regard. (references) | 2: Field Of Regard. (references) | 3: Freedom Of Return. (references) |
| Transportation | Abbreviation for "Free on Rail." (references) | ||
| Wiktionary | 1: [Conjunction] because He lost his job for he got into trouble. (references) | 2: [Initialism] Fellowship of Reconciliation, any of a number of religious nonviolent organizations, particularly in English-speaking countries. (references) | 3: [Initialism] Field Of Research. (references) | 4: [Initialism] IATA airport code for Pinto Martins International Airport in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. (references) | 5: [Preposition] Because of. He wouldn't apologize; and just for that, she refused to help him. (references) | 6: [Preposition] Despite, in spite of. 1892 August 6, Charles Dickens, "The Unbidden Guest", in All the Year Round,[1] page 133, Mr. Joseph Blenkinshaw was perhaps not worth quite so much as was reported; but for all that he was a very wealthy man […]. (references) | 7: [Preposition] Directed at, intended to belong to. I have something for you. (references) | 8: [Preposition] On behalf of. I will stand in for him. (references) | 9: [Preposition] Over a period of time. They fought for days over a silly pencil. (references) | 10: [Preposition] Supporting (opposite of against). All those for the motion raise your hands. (references) | 11: [Preposition] Towards. The astronauts headed for the moon. (references) | 12: [Preposition] Used to construe various verbs. Don't wait for an answer. What did he ask you for? He was convicted for murder. I'm looking for my friend. (references) | 13: [Preposition] Used to introduce a small clause. For that to happen now is incredibly unlikely. (=It is incredibly unlikely that that will happen now.) All I want is for you to be happy. (=All I want is that you be happy.). (references) | 14: [Preposition] With the purpose of. I am aiming for completion by end of business Thursday. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
Common Expressions: FOR
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| "Communist Revolution" Committee for the Formation of the Marxist-Leninist Party | The "Communist Revolution" Committee for the Formation of the Marxist-Leninist Party (in Portuguese: Comité "Revolução Comunista" pela formação do Partido Marxista-Leninista) was a Portuguese left-wing group. It existed around 1975. (references) | ||
| 0 for 4 Curse | The 0 for 4 Curse is the name of a superstition or scapegoat used to explain the Super Bowl drought that both the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills have had to endure since losing their fourth Super Bowl game in team history. (references) | ||
| 10,000 Trees for the Rouge Valley | 10,000 Trees for the Rouge Valley is a non-profit environmental organization that has held many Toronto, Ontario-area tree plantings. (references) | ||
| 17 October: UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty | 17th October: United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year throughout the world. It was officially recognised by the UN in 1992, but the first commemoration of the event took place in Paris, France in 1987. 100,000 people gathered on the Plaze of Human Rights and Liberties at the Trocadéro to honour victims of poverty, hunger, violence and fear. (references) | ||
| 2004 Summer Olympics medal count for Central Asian countries | The Central Asian countries competed separately at the 2004 Olympics that took place in Athens. (references) | ||
| 2005 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup | The 2005 Chase for the Nextel Cup serves as the ten-race playoff series among the top ten drivers in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. (references) | ||
| 3 Remixes for the New Cold War | 3 Remixes For The New Cold War is a 1998 remix EP by Rational Youth. (references) | ||
| 365 Meditations For Young Adults | This daily devotional was written especially for young adults. It is an insightful collaboration by a diverse group of authors bonded by a desire to share their own challenges and experiences as they follow their quest to be with their Lord. The writers are committed with a common goal of providing a devotional to use as the reader also travels continually towards Jesus. (references) | ||
| A Call For Unity | A Call For Unity is a letter written on April 12, 1963 by eight (8) clergymen local to Birmingham, Alabama and published in a local newspaper. The letter called for an end to the demonstrations that were taking place in the area causing racial friction and unrest. This letter incited a response from Martin Luther King, Jr. (Letter from Birmingham Jail). (references) | ||
| A Fishing Rod for my Grandpa | Buying a Fishing Rod for My Grandfather, also rendered from Chinese as A Fishing Rod for My Grandpa, is a 2004 translation by Mabel Lee of six short stories by Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian. All of the stories were originally written between 1983 and 1990. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
Specialty Expressions: FOR
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| "Mutual Help" General Social Fund for the Improvement of Public Health | Social Sciences | Mutual Help General Social Fund for the Improvement of Public Health. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| "Surest Way to Peace is a constant Preparation for War." | Literature | Fox, afterwards Bishop of Hereford, to Henry VIII. (In Latin, "Si vis pacem, para bellum."). Source: Brewer's Dictionary. | |
| A Great Opportunity for Rural Areas | Law | A member of that branch of the legal profession whose members may give general legal advice and represent their clients in certain lower courts. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| A Methodology for the Development of Knowledge Based Systems | International Organizations | Co-operative regional development information system in the Africa region. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Acceptance for honour | Finance | In relation to a bill of exchange:in the event of non-acceptance a business acquaintance of the drawer or of one of the endorsers may accept. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Action for failure to fulfil obligation | Law | Action against States who do not respect the obligations imposed on them by the treaties. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Additional expenditure for packaging | Industry | Variety of quartz. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Address for correspondence | General | Address to which correspondence is sent. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Adjust for wear | Mechanical Engineering | To adjust a machine part in such a way as to take up wear between two parts having relative motion. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Adverbs for Relative Pronouns | Tips from 1870 | 1: Usage: Adverbs for Relative Pronouns. Adverbs are often employed where a preposition with a relative pronoun would better express the sense. 2: "There is no method known how his safety may be assured." Use by which instead of how. 3: "He wrote me a letter where he repeated his instructions." "Letter in which he repeated," etc. 4: "And curse the country where their fathers dwelt." "In which their fathers dwelt." 5: "This is a case where large interests are involved." The preposition and relative will better express the meaning; as, "This is a case in which large interests are involved." Source: Slips of Speech. | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
Abbreviations & Acronyms: FOR
| The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted. | ||||
| Entry | Source | Expression | Field | |
| FOR | English | Forced Outage Rate | N/A | |
| FOR | French | Franco wagon | Finance | |
| FOR | Italian | Sezione "Preparazione delle forze" | European Union, Military & Defense | |
| FOR | Spanish | Franco sobre vagón | Finance | |
| Am For | English | American Forests | Food & Agriculture, Publishing & Graphic Arts | |
| FOCT | English | Federal Office for Combat Troops | Public Administration, Military & Defense | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | Top | |||
