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What is the meaning of for or

"For or" is not a common or grammatically correct phrase in English. It's likely you're encountering a typo or mishearing.

Here are some possibilities you might be thinking of, along with their meanings:

1. "For or Against": This is a common phrase used to ask someone their opinion or stance on a particular topic.

* Example: "Are you for or against the new policy?"

2. "For" and "Or": These are individual words with distinct meanings:

* For: Indicates purpose, reason, or benefit.

* Example: "I went to the store for milk."

* Or: Indicates an alternative or choice.

* Example: "Would you like tea or coffee?"

3. "For" in a compound phrase: This might be a mishearing of a phrase like "for all" or "for example."

* For all: This means "in spite of everything" or "despite everything."

* Example: "For all his flaws, he's a good person."

* For example: This introduces an illustration or specific instance.

* Example: "Many animals are herbivores, for example, cows and rabbits."

To help me understand what you mean, could you please provide the context in which you heard or saw "for or"?

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