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Difference Between Far and For
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Far
To, from, or at a considerable distance
A cat that had strayed far from home.
For
Used to indicate the object, aim, or purpose of an action or activity
Trained for the ministry.
Put the house up for sale.
Plans to run for senator.
Far
To, from, or at a much earlier or later time
A movie that takes place far in the future.
For
Used to indicate a destination
Headed off for town.
Far
To a considerable degree; much
Felt far better yesterday.
Eyes that seemed far too close together.
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For
Used to indicate the object of a desire, intention, or perception
Had a nose for news.
Eager for success.
Far
To an advanced point or stage
A brilliant student who will go far.
For
Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action
Prepared lunch for us.
Far
Being at considerable distance; remote
A far country.
For
On behalf of
Spoke for all the members.
Far
Going back a considerable extent in time
The far past.
For
In favor of
Were they for or against the proposal?.
Far
More distant than another
The far corner.
For
In place of
A substitute for eggs.
Far
Extensive or lengthy
A far trek.
For
Used to indicate equivalence or equality
Paid ten dollars for a ticket.
Repeated the conversation word for word.
Far
Far-seeing and comprehensive in thought or outlook
A commander of far vision.
For
Used to indicate correlation or correspondence
Took two steps back for every step forward.
Far
Marked by political views of the most advanced or extreme nature
The far right.
The far left.
For
Used to indicate amount, extent, or duration
A bill for five dollars.
Walked for miles.
Stood in line for an hour.
Far
Being on the right side of an animal or a vehicle.
For
Used to indicate a specific time
Had an appointment for two o'clock.
Far
Being the animal or vehicle on the right.
For
Used to indicate a number of attempts
Shot three for four from the foul line.
Far
Distant; remote in space.
He went to a far land.
For
As being
Take for granted.
Mistook me for the librarian.
Far
Remote in time.
The far future
For
Used to indicate an actual or implied listing or choosing
For one thing, we can't afford it.
Far
Long. en
For
As a result of; because of
Jumped for joy.
Far
More remote of two.
See those two mountains? The ogre lives on the far one.
He moved to the far end of the state. She remained at this end.
For
Used to indicate appropriateness or suitability
It will be for the judge to decide.
Far
Extreme, as measured from some central or neutral position.
They are on the far right on this issue.
For
Notwithstanding; despite
For all the problems, it was a valuable experience.
Far
Extreme, as a difference in nature or quality.
For
As regards; concerning
A stickler for neatness.
Far
Outside the currently selected segment in a segmented memory architecture.
Far heap; far memory; far pointer
For
Considering the nature or usual character of
Was spry for his advanced age.
Far
To, from or over a great distance in space, time or other extent.
You have all come far and you will go farther.
He built a time machine and travelled far into the future.
Over time, his views moved far away from mine.
For
In honor of
Named for her grandmother.
Far
Very much; by a great amount.
He was far richer than we'd thought.
The expense far exceeds what I expected.
I saw a tiny figure far below me.
For
Because; since.
Far
To send far away.
For
Because of this; for this reason.
Far
Spelt (a type of wheat, Triticum spelta), especially in the context of Roman use of it.
For
Because, as, since.
I had to stay with my wicked stepmother, for I had nowhere else to go.
Far
A young pig, or a litter of pigs.
For
Towards; in the direction of.
The astronauts headed for the moon.
Run for the hills!
He was headed for the door when he remembered.
Far
Distant in any direction; not near; remote; mutually separated by a wide space or extent.
They said, . . . We be come from a far country.
The nations far and near contend in choice.
For
Directed at; intended to belong to.
I have something for you.
Far
Remote from purpose; contrary to design or wishes; as, far be it from me to justify cruelty.
For
In order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something).
Everything I do, I do for you.
We're having a birthday party for Janet.
The mayor gave a speech for the charity gala.
Far
Remote in affection or obedience; at a distance, morally or spiritually; t enmity with; alienated.
They that are far from thee ahsll perish.
For
To be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose.
This is a new bell for my bicycle.
The cake is for Tom and Helen's anniversary.
These apples here are for eating. The rest are for throwing away.
Far
Widely different in nature or quality; opposite in character.
He was far from ill looking, though he thought himself still farther.
For
Supporting, in favour of.
All those for the motion, raise your hands.
Who's for ice-cream?
I'm for going by train
Far
The more distant of two; as, the far side (called also off side) of a horse, that is, the right side, or the one opposite to the rider when he mounts.
For
Because of.
He wouldn't apologize; and just for that, she refused to help him.
She was the worse for drink.
I like her for lots of reasons.
Far
To a great extent or distance of space; widely; as, we are separated far from each other.
For
Intended to cure, remove or counteract; in order to cure, remove or counteract.
This medicine is for your cough.
I need to spray my house for termites.
Far
To a great distance in time from any point; remotely; as, he pushed his researches far into antiquity.
For
Over (a period of time).
I've lived here for three years.
They fought for days over a silly pencil.
Far
In great part; as, the day is far spent.
For
Throughout or across (a distance in space).
I can see for miles.
Far
In a great proportion; by many degrees; very much; deeply; greatly.
Who can find a virtuous woman ? for her price is far above rubies.
For
Used to introduce a subject within a to-infinitive clause.
It is unreasonable for our boss to withhold our wages.
All I want is for you to be happy.
Far
A terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to reinstitute Hutu control;
In 1999 ALIR guerrillas kidnapped and killed eight foreign tourists
For
On behalf of.
I will stand in for him.
I speak for the Prime Minister.
Far
At a great distance in time or space or degree;
We come from a far country
Far corners of the earth
The far future
A far journey
The far side of the road
Far from the truth
Far in the future
For
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
I used a hay bale for a bed.
He's got a turnip for a brain.
Far
Being of a considerable distance or length;
A far trek
For
In exchange for; in correspondence or equivalence with.
I got five hundred pounds for that old car!
He matched me blow for blow.
Far
Being the animal or vehicle on the right or being on the right side of an animal or vehicle;
The horse on the right is the far horse
The right side is the far side of the horse
For
In order to obtain or acquire.
I am aiming for completion by the end of business Thursday.
He's going for his doctorate.
Do you want to go for coffee?
People all over Greece looked to Delphi for answers.
Can you go to the store for some eggs?
I'm saving up for a car.
Don't wait for an answer.
What did he ask you for?
Far
Beyond a norm in opinion or actions;
The far right
For
By the standards of, usually with the implication that those standards are lower than one might otherwise expect; considering.
Fair for its day.
She's spry for an old lady.
He's very mature, for a two-year old.
Far
To a considerable degree; very much;
A far far better thing that I do
Felt far worse than yesterday
Eyes far too close together
For
To be, or as being.
Don't take me for a fool.
Far
At or to or from a great distance in space;
He traveled far
Strayed far from home
Sat far away from each other
For
(usually in the phrase 'for all') Despite, in spite of.
For all his expensive education, he didn't seem very bright.
Far
At or to a certain point or degree;
I can only go so far before I have to give up
How far can we get with this kind of argument?
For
Indicating something desired or anticipated.
O for the wings of a dove.
Ah! for wings to soar
And now for a slap-up meal!
Far
Remote in time;
If we could see far into the future
All that happened far in the past
For
(in expressions such as 'for a start') Introducing the first item(s) in a potential sequence.
Go scuba diving? For one thing, I can't even swim.
Far
To an advanced stage or point;
A young man who will go very far
For
In honor of; after.
He is named for his grandfather.
For
Due or facing (a certain outcome or fate).
He totally screwed up that project. Now he's surely for the sack.
For
Out of; used to indicate a fraction, a ratio
In term of base hits, Jones was three for four on the day
For
(cricket) Used as part of a score to indicate the number of wickets that have fallen.
At close of play, England were 305 for 3.
For
(obsolete) Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.
For
Used in various more-or-less idiomatic ways to construe individual verbs, indicating various semantic relationships such as target, purpose, result, etc.; see also the entries for individual phrasal verbs, e.g. ask for, look for, stand for, etc.
To account for one's whereabouts
To care for a relative
To settle for second best
To allow for mistakes
For
(nonstandard) So (that), in order to
He took the swing shift for he could get more overtime.
For
In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.
For
Indicating the antecedent cause or occasion of an action; the motive or inducement accompanying and prompting to an act or state; the reason of anything; that on account of which a thing is or is done.
With fiery eyes sparkling for very wrath.
How to choose dogs for scent or speed.
Now, for so many glorious actions done,For peace at home, and for the public wealth,I mean to crown a bowl for Cæsar's health.
That which we, for our unworthiness, are afraid to crave, our prayer is, that God, for the worthiness of his Son, would, notwithstanding, vouchsafe to grant.
For
Indicating the remoter and indirect object of an act; the end or final cause with reference to which anything is, acts, serves, or is done.
The oak for nothing ill,The osier good for twigs, the poplar for the mill.
It was young counsel for the persons, and violent counsel for the matters.
Shall I think the worls was made for one,And men are born for kings, as beasts for men,Not for protection, but to be devoured?
For he writes not for money, nor for praise.
For
Indicating that in favor of which, or in promoting which, anything is, or is done; hence, in behalf of; in favor of; on the side of; - opposed to against.
We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
It is for the general good of human society, and consequently of particular persons, to be true and just; and it is for men's health to be temperate.
Aristotle is for poetical justice.
For
Indicating that toward which the action of anything is directed, or the point toward which motion is made; ntending to go to.
We sailed from Peru for China and Japan.
For
Indicating that on place of or instead of which anything acts or serves, or that to which a substitute, an equivalent, a compensation, or the like, is offered or made; instead of, or place of.
And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
For
Indicating that in the character of or as being which anything is regarded or treated; to be, or as being.
We take a falling meteor for a star.
If a man can be fully assured of anything for a truth, without having examined, what is there that he may not embrace for tru ?
Most of our ingenious young men take up some cried-up English poet for their model.
But let her go for an ungrateful woman.
For
Indicating that instead of which something else controls in the performing of an action, or that in spite of which anything is done, occurs, or is; hence, equivalent to notwithstanding, in spite of; - generally followed by all, aught, anything, etc.
The writer will do what she please for all me.
God's desertion shall, for aught he knows, the next minute supervene.
For anything that legally appears to the contrary, it may be a contrivance to fright us.
For
Indicating the space or time through which an action or state extends; hence, during; in or through the space or time of.
For many miles aboutThere 's scarce a bush.
Since, hired for life, thy servile muse sing.
To guide the sun's bright chariot for a day.
For
Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.
We 'll have a bib, for spoiling of thy doublet.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
For me, my stormy voyage at an end,I to the port of death securely tend.
For
Because; by reason that; for that; indicating, in Old English, the reason of anything.
And for of long that way had walkéd none,The vault was hid with plants and bushes hoar.
And Heaven defend your good souls, that you thinkI will your serious and great business scant,For she with me.
For
Since; because; introducing a reason of something before advanced, a cause, motive, explanation, justification, or the like, of an action related or a statement made. It is logically nearly equivalent to since, or because, but connects less closely, and is sometimes used as a very general introduction to something suggested by what has gone before.
Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever.
Heaven doth with us as we with torches do,Not light them for themselves; for if our virtuesDid not go forth of us, 't were all alikeAs if we had them not.
For
One who takes, or that which is said on, the affrimative side; that which is said in favor of some one or something; - the antithesis of against, and commonly used in connection with it.
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