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because
[ bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz ]
conjunction
- for the reason that; due to the fact that:
The boy was absent because he was ill.
preposition
- Informal. (used directly before a noun, adjective, verb, interjection, etc., to convey a very concise rationale, excuse, or explanation):
We’re a little like monkeys because evolution.
He doesn’t practice enough: because lazy.
I love doughnuts because yum!
because
/ -ˈkəz; bɪˈkɒz /
conjunction
- subordinating on account of the fact that; on account of being; since
because it's so cold we'll go home
- because ofbecause of preposition on account of
I lost my job because of her
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Word History and Origins
Origin of because1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of because1
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Idioms and Phrases
- because of, by reason of; due to:
Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall.
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Example Sentences
Because he's joined the colors—he's not dead!Because he's found his duty—he's not lost!
I will drive you over-because it is rather a lonesome walk for you.
He was silent; and presently she said: "I—the reason of it—my crying—is b-b-because I don't wish you to be unhappy."
Can you picture a room where the portires are all of different lengths?because the decorator had no sense of line value?
At length she stammered: "I did not come b-because I simply couldn't stand it!"
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How Do You Spell Because?
Spelling tips for because
The word because is hard to spell since the -cause part of the word is pronounced [ koz ] or [ kuhz ].
How to spell because: The word cause means “reason or motive”. To remember how to spell because, ask yourself, “What could be the cause of that?” Add be to the beginning of cause and you have because.
When To Use
What are other ways to say because?
The conjunction because means “for the reason that” or “due to the fact that.” Do you know when to use because, as, since, for, and inasmuch as? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.
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