preposition

for

Translation

for

This gift is for you.

I waited for an hour.

He works for a big company.

I'm looking for my keys.

for ((sb./sth.)) indicating the recipient or beneficiary This gift is for you.

for ((a period of time)) indicating duration I waited for an hour.

look for ((sth.)) to search for (sth.) I'm looking for my keys.

Synonyms: to, toward, on behalf of; Antonyms: against

From Old English 'for', meaning 'before, in front of, for the sake of'.

Think of pointing towards a goal or recipient. 'This is FOR you.'