fur
noun
- 1
The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.
- 2
The hairy skin of an animal processed into clothing for humans.
- 3
A pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel.
- 4
A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.
- 5
One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures.
- 6
Rabbits and hares, as opposed to partridges and pheasants (called feathers).
- 7
A furry; a member of the furry subculture.
- 8
Pubic hair.
- 9
Sexual attractiveness.
verb
- 1
To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.
- 2
To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating.
- 3
To level a surface by applying furring to it.
Synonyms
preposition
- 1
Towards; in the direction of.
“He was headed for the door when he remembered.”
- 2
Directed at; intended to belong to.
“I have something for you.”
- 3
In order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something).
“Everything I do, I do for you.”
- 4
To be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose.
“The cake is for Tom and Helen's anniversary.”
- 5
Supporting, in favour of.
“All those for the motion raise your hands.”
- 6
Because of.
“He looks better for having lost weight.”
- 7
Intended to cure, remove or counteract; in order to cure, remove or counteract.
“I need to spray my house for termites.”
- 8
Over (a period of time).
“I've lived here for three years.”
- 9
Throughout or across (a distance in space).
“I can see for miles.”
- 10
Used to introduce a subject within a to-infinitive clause.
“All I want is for you to be happy.”
- 11
On behalf of.
“I speak for the Prime Minister.”
- 12
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
“He's got a turnip for a brain.”
- 13
In exchange for; in correspondence or equivalence with.
“He matched me blow for blow.”
- 14
In order to obtain or acquire.
“Can you go to the store for some eggs?”
- 15
By the standards of, usually with the implication of those standards being lower than one might otherwise expect.
“Fair for its day.”
- 16
To be, or as being.
“Don't take me for a fool.”
- 17
(usually in the phrase 'for all') Despite, in spite of.
“For all his expensive education, he didn't seem very bright.”
- 18
Indicating something desired or anticipated.
“Ah! for wings to soar …”
- 19
(in expressions such as 'for a start') Introducing the first item(s) in a potential sequence.
“Go scuba diving? For one thing, I can't even swim.”
- 20
(with names) In honor of; after.
“He is named for his grandfather.”
- 21
Due or facing (a certain outcome or fate).
“He totally screwed up that project. Now he's surely for the sack.”
- 22
Out of; used to indicate a fraction, a ratio
“In term of base hits, Jones was three for four on the day”
- 23
Used as part of a score to indicate the number of wickets that have fallen.
“At close of play, England were 305 for 3.”
- 24
Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.
- 25
Used in various more-or-less idiomatic ways to construe individual verbs, indicating various semantic relationships such as target, purpose, result, etc.; see also the entries for individual phrasal verbs, e.g. ask for, look for, stand for, etc.
“to account for one's whereabouts to care for a relative to settle for second best to allow for mistakes”
conjunction
- 1
Because, as, since.
“I had to stay with my wicked stepmother, for I had nowhere else to go.”
Synonyms
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