Synonyms of for

for 1 of 2

preposition

as in pro

Related Words

• pro

Dissimilar Words

• against
• anti
• with
• contra
• agin
• contrary to
• versus
• athwart

for

2 of 2

conjunction

as in because

for the reason that

the bill should be listed as paid, for I mailed it in on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• because
• seeing
• now
• since
• considering
• as
• whereas
• being (as or as how or that)
• inasmuch as
• as long as
• 'cause

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of for

Preposition

Done playing for the day, quarterback Josh Allen, receiver DJ Moore and tackles Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown turned to gardening. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

While the Reeder family continues to wait for answers — from psychics or elsewhere — Sophie’s father has begun to make peace with the agonizing situation that has now prompted authorities to seek clarity from the beyond. — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Disney did not indicate, either, whether the version of Indy for the ride will be from the original Indiana Jones movie trilogy or from the 2008 or 2023 film. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026