Alex Mamesah  +  15504 Wed, 10 Dec 03 02:55 AM Could you explain how to use word 'for' ? Alex Mamesah Joined on Wed, Dec 10 2003 New Member 01 Prepositions

	trellis  +  15608 Thu, 11 Dec 03 01:50 PM Hello Alex Mamesah, I will try to explain this word for you by typing some sentences for a few minutes. I will be looking for ways to use the word that show it in various situations. Maybe if I can think clearly, for a change, I will be able to help you with it. I am sure that there must be some way for me to do this. Well, I guess that is all I can think of for now. Good Luck!! trellis Joined on Tue, Oct 21 2003 Full Member 397

	Mike in Japan  +  15653 Fri, 12 Dec 03 01:38 AM Here is the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition. It's a little long because the usage of 'for' is quite broad. 1 a -- used as a function word to indicate purpose b -- used as a function word to indicate an intended goal c -- used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity 2 a : as being or constituting b -- used as a function word to indicate an actual or implied enumeration or selection 3 : because of 4 -- used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness 5 a : in place of b (1) : on behalf of : REPRESENTING (2) : in favor of 6 : in spite of -- usually used with all 7 : with respect to : CONCERNING 8 a -- used as a function word to indicate equivalence in exchange , equality in number or quantity , or correspondence or correlation b -- used as a function word to indicate number of attempts 9 -- used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space 10 : in honor of : AFTER Mike in Japan Joined on Tue, Aug 19 2003 Senior Member 4,371 I do like to be beside the seaside

	Elena  +  15670 Fri, 12 Dec 03 08:52 AM What I used to do was to note down some sentences I found on textbooks with that preposition. In that way, I would be comfortable with its use sooner or later. I stopped to do so, but sometimes the list is still useful. I add it here in case it is useful for you too. The only thing we have to do is to imitate the examples. Your own examples will be much better but to start.... It's famous for What's for homework tonight? We've been here for two hours I work for the oil company That's all for now What would you like for starter? Six hundred pounds for a term He's lived in London for three years I don't have enough time for reading Why don't we invite some friends for a meal? To take the dog for a walk Is this the train for Leeds? For the first time The biscuits are for him I think I'm going to look for a job You have an hour for lunch Can I go out for ten minutes? Head + for. I'd head straight for the lakes He had been unconscious for over an hour What's that for? I just want to learn to do it for myself It was for the best, she thought You are responsible for Elena Joined on Thu, Jul 31 2003 Regular Member 827 Enjoying my English study Prepositions

	Mister Micawber  +  530361 Sat, 21 Jun 08 12:22 AM . Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,842 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'