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1. | [ pronoun ] preposition, means or cause | |
Synonyms: | for_sake_of on_account_of owing_to through at because_of | |
2. | [ pronoun ] preposition, rate, performance, cost, or other unit relative to one of | |
Synonyms: | per a an at each at_the_rate_of | |
3. | [ pronoun ] preposition | |
Synonyms: | about over of regarding concerning | |
Examples: | "What do you know regarding this accident?" "Tell me about your day." "We know little concerning his later life." "He feels concern for his wife." "Do you have any news of the explosion?" "We should not quarrel over details." |
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4. | [ pronoun ] preposition to indicate purpose | |
Synonyms: | fer to a in_order_to | |
Examples: | "I brought these for you." "What is this button for?" "In order to get it, you have to read it." "I went to London to see the Queen." |
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5. | [ conjunction ] conjunction, as a result of, explained by | |
Synonyms: | because since as | |
6. | [ pronoun ] preposition | |
Synonyms: | within | |
Similar spelling: |
four fore Foor foyer Forry Foree foray |