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Aramahosi Posted 13 years ago
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For as conjunction?

"But even after centuries of being underfoot, the adapted cockroach will probably outlive us all, for they are creatures capable of surviving the effect of radiation."

Is the usage of the for classified as conjunction? And the meaning is to express the reason like "because", correct? Thanks in advance!

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aramahosi Is the usage of the for classified as conjunction? And the meaning is to express the reason like "because", correct? Yes.

— CalifJim

  • aramahosi Is the usage of the for classified as conjunction?
  • And the meaning is to express the reason like "because", correct?
  • Yes.
  • Yes.
  • CJ
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aramahosiIs the usage of the for classified as conjunction? And the meaning is to express the reason like "because", correct?
Yes. Yes.

CJ
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Thanks for the reply! And I have one more question. Is this kind of "for" a formal or informal usage?
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Formal. You won't hear it in everyday conversations.

CJ
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