preposition

 

given/used intended to be given to or used by someone or something

I've bought a few clothes for the new baby.

 

purpose having a particular purpose

a cream for dry skin

 

because of because of or as a result of something

I got fined for travelling without a ticket.

 

time/distance used to show an amount of time or distance

We drove for miles before we found a phone box.

 

get in order to get or achieve something

I've sent off for an application form.

 

help in order to help someone

I'll carry those bags for you.

 

occasion on the occasion of

We're having a party for Jim's 60th birthday.

 

at a time at a particular time

I've booked a table for 9 o'clock.

 

in exchange in exchange for something, especially an amount of money

How much did you pay for your computer?

 

support supporting or agreeing with someone or something

Who did you vote for?

 

represent representing or working with a country, organization, etc

He plays football for Cambridge United.

 

towards towards or in the direction of

Just follow the signs for the airport.

 

compare when compared to a particular fact

She's quite tall for her age.

 

meaning meaning or representing something

What's the German word for 'cucumber'?

 

responsibility used to say whose responsibility something is

I can't tell you whether you should go or not - that's for you to decide.