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4

4 is the abbreviation of for.

Meaning of for

Preposition

for

  1. Towards; in the direction of.
    • The astronauts headed for the moon.
  2. Leading towards in time or circumstance.
    • We're heading for bankruptcy.
  3. Directed at; intended to belong to.
    • I have something for you.
  4. In order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something).
    • Everything I do, I do for you.
  5. Befitting of someone’s beliefs, needs, wants, skills, or tastes; best suited to.
    • I’ll strike a blow for you.
  6. To be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose or meaning.
    • This is a new bell for my bicycle.

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Questions about 4

What is 4 the abbreviation of?
4 is the abbreviation of for.

Words near 4 in the dictionary

  1. 3ʳᵈ
  2. 3ᵈ
  3. 3ᵈˡʸ
  4. 3′ end
  5. 3′ ends
  6. 4
  7. 4 Floors of Whores
  8. 4 Kgs
  9. 4 Kings
  10. 4 × 4
  11. 4-1-1

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