fur

B1
Pronunciation
/fɜː(ɹ)/
/fɝ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

2 Definition

The hairy skin of an animal processed into clothing for humans.

3 Definition

A pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel.

4 Definition

A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.

5 Definition

One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures.

6 Definition

Rabbits and hares, as opposed to partridges and pheasants (called feathers).

7 Definition

A furry; a member of the furry subculture.

8 Definition

Pubic hair.

9 Definition

Sexual attractiveness.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.

2 Definition

To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating.

3 Definition

To level a surface by applying furring to it.

Synonyms
fur out
Conjunction
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Because, as, since.

Example Sentences
  • I had to stay with my wicked stepmother, for I had nowhere else to go.
Preposition
25 definition(s)
1 Definition

Towards; in the direction of.

Example Sentences
  • He was headed for the door when he remembered.
2 Definition

Directed at; intended to belong to.

Example Sentences
  • I have something for you.
3 Definition

In order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something).

Example Sentences
  • Everything I do, I do for you.
4 Definition

To be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose.

Example Sentences
  • The cake is for Tom and Helen's anniversary.
5 Definition

Supporting, in favour of.

Antonyms
against
Example Sentences
  • All those for the motion raise your hands.
6 Definition

Because of.

Example Sentences
  • He looks better for having lost weight.
7 Definition

Intended to cure, remove or counteract; in order to cure, remove or counteract.

Example Sentences
  • I need to spray my house for termites.
8 Definition

Over (a period of time).

Example Sentences
  • I've lived here for three years.
9 Definition

Throughout or across (a distance in space).

Example Sentences
  • I can see for miles.
10 Definition

Used to introduce a subject within a to-infinitive clause.

Example Sentences
  • All I want is for you to be happy.
11 Definition

On behalf of.

Example Sentences
  • I speak for the Prime Minister.
12 Definition

In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.

Example Sentences
  • He's got a turnip for a brain.
13 Definition

In exchange for; in correspondence or equivalence with.

Example Sentences
  • He matched me blow for blow.
14 Definition

In order to obtain or acquire.

Example Sentences
  • Can you go to the store for some eggs?
15 Definition

By the standards of, usually with the implication of those standards being lower than one might otherwise expect.

Example Sentences
  • Fair for its day.
16 Definition

To be, or as being.

Example Sentences
  • Don't take me for a fool.
17 Definition

(usually in the phrase 'for all') Despite, in spite of.

Example Sentences
  • For all his expensive education, he didn't seem very bright.
18 Definition

Indicating something desired or anticipated.

Example Sentences
  • Ah! for wings to soar …
19 Definition

(in expressions such as 'for a start') Introducing the first item(s) in a potential sequence.

Example Sentences
  • Go scuba diving? For one thing, I can't even swim.
20 Definition

(with names) In honor of; after.

Example Sentences
  • He is named for his grandfather.
21 Definition

Due or facing (a certain outcome or fate).

Example Sentences
  • He totally screwed up that project. Now he's surely for the sack.
22 Definition

Out of; used to indicate a fraction, a ratio

Example Sentences
  • In term of base hits, Jones was three for four on the day
23 Definition

Used as part of a score to indicate the number of wickets that have fallen.

Example Sentences
  • At close of play, England were 305 for 3.
24 Definition

Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.

25 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • to account for one's whereabouts    to care for a relative    to settle for second best    to allow for mistakes