Do we still use “for” like “because”?

Asked Jun 21 '20 at 23:30

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I was wondering if the use of “for” like “because” was current use.

For example: “I haven’t come to the party, for I was tired.”

Is this used nowadays?

Or shall we say “I haven’t come to the party because I was tired” otherwise?

Thank you ever so much!

asked Jun 21 '20 at 23:30

Nina

Welcome! I don't think anyone uses "for" in this context nowadays. It sounds very out of date. – chasly - supports Monica Jun 21 '20 at 23:36
For he's a jolly good fellow! – GEdgar Jun 21 '20 at 23:43
So I should only use because instead? – Nina Jun 22 '20 at 00:48
Thank you very much. It does help me lots! I realized I’ve been talking weird with “for” since a long time. I’ll use because instead. – Nina Jun 22 '20 at 01:29

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