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Use of preposition for (non-native speaker)

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Use of preposition for (non-native speaker)

by angierch Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:27 pm

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Re: Use of preposition for (non-native speaker)

by jlucero Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:03 pm

This is an rarer, conjunction usage of the word "for". It means "because" or "as". Here's an easier example:

I felt terrible, for I ruined her car.
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Re: Use of preposition for (non-native speaker)

by angierch Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:37 pm

Thank you!
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Re: Use of preposition for (non-native speaker)

by RonPurewal Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:11 am

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Re: Use of preposition for (non-native speaker)

by RonPurewal Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:27 pm

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