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Definitions

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for all
     1. prep. In spite of, despite.
           For all his protests, he was forced to have a bath.
     2. prep. (mathematics, literally) (Indicates that a statement is true no matter what element of a set it is made about.)
           For all x in A,x^2 is even.
Analysis
for  ©
     1. conj. (dated) Because.
     2. prep. Towards.
           The astronauts headed for the moon.
     3. prep. Directed at, intended to belong to.
           I have something for you.
all  ©
     1. adv. (degree) intensifier.
           It suddenly went all quiet.
           She was all, “Whatever.”
     2. adv. (poetic) Entirely.
     3. adv. Apiece; each.

Example Sentences

She should pay me directly for all the things I do for her. 
I lift stuff all the time, for all of you! 
In front of the fireplace for all to see. 
It is a weakness, for all
A little stiff, for all that, but better, none the less. 



Review previous phrases

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keep an eye onfade awaychild's playhold on
and so onbear witnessas ifat stake
in generalslush fundout of breathlast but not least





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