<p>What does “for” mean in this sentence?
The African fly does not need a brain, [for] everything it has to do is programmed into its nervous system. </p>
<p>I know that “and” is coordinating conjuction and also it is not the best choice.
What “for” is?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>“for” means “because”.</p>
<p>I am not sure. Consider this:</p>
<p>For all their talk about ecology issues, the major companies still continue to waste toxic compounds</p>
<p>Mirage2000 I am not sure. Consider this:</p>
<p>For all their talk about ecology issues, the major companies still continue to waste toxic compounds </p>
<p>It means ‘‘despite’’ here. Don’t take my words for granted though, I’m not a native english speaker.</p>
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Exactly! In this case it means “despite”. I just made this example to contradict that
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<p>I am looking for the real answer desperately! Please!</p>
<p>Well it doesn’t necessarily mean that it only has one meaning. In the first sentence it clearly stands for because. The sentence states that flies don’t need brain, and then explains why ( because it is programmed…blah…)</p>
<p>Where can I find ALL meanings of “for”?</p>
<p>Definition of FOR
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a —used as a function word to indicate purpose <a grant=“” for=“” studying=“” medicine=“”> b —used as a function word to indicate an intended goal <left for=“” home=“”> <acted for=“” the=“” best=“”> c —used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity <now for=“” a=“” good=“” rest=“”> <run for=“” your=“” life=“”> <an eye=“” for=“” a=“” bargain=“”>
2
a : as being or constituting <taken for=“” a=“” fool=“”> <eggs for=“” breakfast=“”> b —used as a function word to indicate an actual or implied enumeration or selection <for one=“” thing,=“” the=“” price=“” is=“” too=“” high=“”>
3
: because of <can’t sleep=“” for=“” the=“” heat=“”>
4
—used as a function word to indicate suitability or fitness <it is=“” not=“” for=“” you=“” to=“” choose=“”> <ready for=“” action=“”>
5
a : in place of <go to=“” the=“” store=“” for=“” me=“”> b (1) : on behalf of : representing <speaks for=“” the=“” court=“”> (2) : in favor of <all for=“” the=“” plan=“”>
6
: in spite of —usually used with all <for all=“” his=“” large=“” size,=“” he=“” moves=“” gracefully=“”>
7
: with respect to : concerning </for></all></speaks></go></ready></it></can’t></for></eggs></taken></an></run></now></acted></left></a><a stickler=“” for=“” detail=“”> <heavy for=“” its=“” size=“”>
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a —used as a function word to indicate equivalence in exchange <$10 for a hat>, equality in number or quantity <point for=“” point=“”>, or correspondence or correlation <for every=“” one=“” that=“” works,=“” you’ll=“” find=“” five=“” don’t=“”> b —used as a function word to indicate number of attempts <0 for 4>
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—used as a function word to indicate duration of time or extent of space <gone for=“” two=“” days=“”>
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: in honor of : after <named for=“” her=“” grandmother=“”>
See for defined for English-language learners »
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<p>Thank you so much!</p>