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Term: what for

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: Used to inquire about the purpose or reason for something.

Examples:

1. What are you using that tool for?
2. She asked him what the meeting was for.
3. I don't understand what the fuss is for.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Informal)

Sense 1: Describing something or someone that is popular or trendy.

Examples:

1. The latest fashion trend is what for this season.
2. He always wears what for clothes to impress people.
3. The club only plays what for music.

Part of Speech: Adverb (Local sense)

Sense 1: Referring to a place or locality.

Examples:

1. He asked her where the nearest store was, and she replied, "Just what for you came from."
2. Go what for and find the address written on the chalkboard.
3. They parked their car what for and continued the rest of the journey on foot.

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