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Prepositions with nouns

“Of woman” or “for woman” ?

Neither phrase is usually complete on its own. “For women” is common for intended users, while “of woman” is rare outside formal or literary style.

Quick answer

Which form sounds natural?

Use “for women” or “for a woman” to show purpose or suitability. “Of woman” is uncommon in modern English except in literary or formal expressions such as “the rights of women”.

This programme was designed for women in business.
He spoke about the rights of women worldwide.
The clinic provides care for pregnant women.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for women + purpose

Describing intended users

Use “for” to show that something is intended for women.

They opened a training centre for women entrepreneurs.
The brand creates clothing for women athletes.
2
of women + topic

Referring to women as a group

Use “of women” after another noun to describe a topic, group, or relationship.

The rights of women became a major issue.
She studies the history of women in science.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of woman
The phrase “of woman” alone sounds incomplete in modern English.
rare except in literary wording
for woman
This gift is for a woman who loves travel.
intended for a woman
of women
The voices of women were finally heard.
belonging to or connected with women
for women
The workshop is for women in leadership.
intended audience or beneficiaries

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using singular “woman” without an article

Singular count nouns usually need an article.

✕ a programme for woman ✓ a programme for a woman

Using “of woman” as a complete phrase

English usually needs a larger structure.

✕ a study of woman ✓ a study of women

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The campaign was created ___ women in technology.
2. She wrote about the experiences ___ women workers.
3. Which phrase is uncommon by itself in modern English?

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Frequently asked questions

Is “for woman” correct?

Usually English uses an article: “for a woman”, or the plural “for women”.

Why is “of woman” uncommon?

Modern English generally prefers “of women” or another fuller structure.

Can “of women” be used naturally?

Yes. It is common after nouns such as “rights”, “history”, or “experiences”.

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