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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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what is the difference between for and from^
  

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They are two different prepositions. You need to tell us what exactly you don't understand about these prepositions. One example: I got a present for Barbara.

  • They are two different prepositions.
  • You need to tell us what exactly you don't understand about these prepositions.
  • One example: I got a present for Barbara.
  • = I bought a present, and I'm going to give it to Barbara.
  • I got a present from Barbara.
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They are two different prepositions. You need to tell us what exactly you don't understand about these prepositions.
One example:

I got a present for Barbara. = I bought a present, and I'm going to give it to Barbara.

I got a present from Barbara. = I received a present. Barbara sent/gave it to me.

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