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for

Pronunciación: [/fɔɹ/]

Palabra

Contexto: «purpose»

(preposition) used to show the purpose or reason for an action or situation. It explains why something is being done or happening.

Ejemplo

She bought a gift for her friend's birthday.

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He didn't do it for fun; he had a serious reason.

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What did you make that cake for?

Contexto: «exchange»

(conjunction) used to indicate an exchange or a trade-off between two things. It shows that one thing is given in return for another.

Ejemplo

She traded her toy for a new book.

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He refused to give up his seat for anything.

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Will you swap your toy for mine?

Contexto: «duration»

(preposition) used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place or a situation exists. It shows how long something lasts or continues.

Ejemplo

They practiced for hours before the big game.

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He only studied for a few minutes before giving up.

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How long have you been waiting for?

Contexto: «support»

(conjunction) used to indicate support, favor, or agreement with a person, idea, or action. It shows that you are in favor of or agree with something.

Ejemplo

I'm all for helping those in need.

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She's against changes, while I'm for them.

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Are you for or against the proposal?

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