because
Use Because in a sentence
conjunction
Idioms 1.
for the reason that; due to the fact that: The boy was absent because he was ill.
2.
because of, by reason of; due to: Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English bi cause by cause
1275–1325; Middle English bi cause by cause
Synonyms
1. Because, as, since, for, inasmuch as agree in implying a reason for an occurrence or action. Because introduces a direct reason: I was sleeping because I was tired. As and since are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since ) I was tired, I was sleeping. The reason, proof, or justification introduced by for is like an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was sleeping, for I was tired. Inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.
1. Because, as, since, for, inasmuch as agree in implying a reason for an occurrence or action. Because introduces a direct reason: I was sleeping because I was tired. As and since are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since ) I was tired, I was sleeping. The reason, proof, or justification introduced by for is like an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was sleeping, for I was tired. Inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.
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| 1. | (subordinating) on account of the fact that; on account of being; since: because it's so cold we'll go home |
| 2. | (preposition) because of on account of: I lost my job because of her |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
because
c.1300, bi cause "by cause," modeled on Fr. par cause. Originally a phrase, often followed by a subordinate clause introduced by that or why. One word from c.1400.
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Example sentences
Because nobody wants to admit that our lifestyle of the past decades has seriously damaged so much.
Most leopards are light colored with distinctive dark spots that are called rosettes, because they resemble the shape of a rose.
Because, deep down, fans don't want to be uncomfortable.
Pharma studies can't be trusted because they have a profit motive.
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