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What is meaning for in English?

"For" in English has many meanings and uses, depending on the context. Here are some of the most common ones:

Preposition:

* Reason or purpose: "I went to the store for milk."

* Duration or time: "He worked there for five years."

* Recipient or beneficiary: "This is for you."

* Exchange or trade: "I traded my old phone for a new one."

* Direction or destination: "He headed for the mountains."

* Part of a whole: "I need two cups for the recipe."

Conjunction:

* Because: "I stayed home for I was sick."

* In order to: "He studied hard for he wanted to get good grades."

* Since: "I've been living here for ten years."

* Despite: "He went out for it was raining."

Other uses:

* To indicate possession: "This is a book for my brother."

* To express support or favor: "I'm for the new policy."

* To indicate a preference: "I'd rather stay home for the weekend."

* As a placeholder: "He's looking for a job."

The specific meaning of "for" will be determined by the context in which it is used.

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