~ 1 [ seɪk ]
■ noun
1》 ( for the ~ of something ) for the purpose of or in the interest of something; in order to achieve or preserve something.
↘( for its own ~ or something for something's ~ or for the ~ of it ) indicating something that is done as an end in itself rather than to achieve some other purpose.
↘( for old times' ~ ) in acknowledgement of a shared past.
2》 ( for the ~ of someone ) out of consideration for or in order to help someone.
3》 ( for God's or goodness etc. ~ ) expressing impatience, annoyance, urgency, or desperation.
Origin
OE sacu 'contention, crime', of Gmc origin, from a base meaning 'affair, legal action, thing'.
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~ 2 [ 'sα:ki , '~ɪ ]
■ noun a Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.
Origin
from Japanese.