Question 1

What does "make up for" mean?

Accepted Answer

To do something that corrects or balances the negative effect of a mistake, fault, or absence

Question 2

How do you use "make up for" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He worked overtime all weekend to make up for missing the deadline on Friday.

Question 3

Is "make up for" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"make up for" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common and useful. Can refer to compensating for absence, bad behaviour, lost time, disadvantages, or mistakes. Often seen in the structure 'make up for lost time'. Always followed by 'for' and then the thing being compensated for.

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