for
preposition/fɔr/
Frequency rank: #8 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Intended to be given to or used by; showing purpose or benefit.
Example sentence
She waited patiently for the bus to arrive.
More words in ranks 1–100
- andUsed to join words, phrases, or ideas of the same kind.
- ofBelonging to, connected with, or relating to something.
- aThe indefinite article: one, used before a noun mentioned for the first time.
- inInside or within a place, container, or area.
- iThe person who is speaking or writing.
- thatUsed to introduce a clause that gives a fact or result.
- youThe person or people being spoken to.
- itThe thing, animal, or situation already mentioned.
- onTouching and supported by the top surface of something.
- withAccompanied by, or in the company of someone or something.