LEARNit Dictionary

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preposition
A1
1
A1
used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put
برای, جهت, برای استفاده‌ی
2
A1
in order to help somebody/something
برای, به جهت, جهت
What can I do for you ?
Can you translate this letter for me?
I took her classes for her while she was sick.
soldiers fighting for their country
3
A1
used to show purpose or function
برای, جهت, به منظور
a machine for slicing bread
Let's go for a walk.
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work?
What did you do that for ?
4
A1
used to show a reason or cause
برای, به خاطر
The town is famous for its cathedral.
She gave me a watch for my birthday.
He got an award for bravery.
I couldn't speak for laughing.
He didn’t answer for fear of hurting her.
5
A1
in order to obtain something
برای, به منظور
He came to me for advice.
For more information, call this number.
There were over fifty applicants for the job.
6
A1
used to show a length of time
به مدت, در طول
I'm going away for a few days.
That's all the news there is for now.
7
A1
used to show a distance
برای مسافت
The road went on for miles and miles.
8
A1
used to show where somebody/something is going
به
Is this the bus for Chicago?
She knew she was destined for a great future.
9
A1
used to show that something is arranged or intended to happen at a particular time
برای
an appointment for May 12
We're invited for 7.30.
10
A1
used to show the occasion when something happens
برای, به مناسبت
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking!
11
A1
in exchange for something
در قبال, به ازای
Copies are available for two dollars each.
I'll swap these two bottles for that one.
12
A1
employed by
در استخدام
She's working for an insurance company.
13
B1
about; in connection with somebody/something
برای, دربارهٔ, مربوط به, در رابطه با
They are anxious for her safety.
Fortunately for us, the weather changed.
14
B1
as a representative of
به نمایندگی از
I am speaking for everyone in this department.
15
B1
meaning
برای, به خاطر, جهت
Shaking your head for ‘No’ is not universal.
16
B1
in support of somebody/something
برای, در حمایت, به سود, در جهت, برای حمایت
Are you for or against the proposal?
They voted for independence in a referendum.
There's a strong case for postponing the exam.
I'm all for people having fun.
‘What does Naomi think about the move?’ ‘She’s all for it.’
compare against(2)
17
B1
considering what can be expected from somebody/something
با توجه به, باتوجه به, با در نظر گرفتن
The weather was warm for the time of year.
She's tall for her age.
He’s not bad for a beginner.
That's too much responsibility for a child.
18
B1
used to say how difficult, necessary, pleasant, etc. something is that somebody might do or has done
برای, بابت, به خاطر
It's useless for us to continue.
There's no need for you to go.
For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable.
The box is too heavy for me to lift.
Is it clear enough for you to read?
19
used to show who can or should do something
برای
It's not for me to say why he left.
How to spend the money is for you to decide.
20
better, happier, etc. following something
برای, به‌خاطر
You'll feel better for a good night's sleep.
This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint.
conjunction
1
used to introduce the reason for something mentioned in the previous statement
زیرا, برای اینکه, چون که, چرا که