prep_phrase
Meaning 1
In order to attain some implied goal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- make a break for it
- run for it
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
for it
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prep_phrase
Meaning 2
Facing punishment, as for a misdeed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Examples
- You broke the window! Now you're for it!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: in for it
Antonyms: none provided
prep_phrase
Meaning 3
Corresponding in volume.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- (all) the wiser for it
- sure to hurt for it
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
prep_phrase
Meaning 4
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- How much did you pay for it?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Japanese: その分 (sono bun) — corresponding in volume
- Japanese: それだけ — corresponding in volume
- Polish: o to — corresponding in volume