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because

[bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz] / bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz /




Usage

What are other ways to say because? The conjunction because introduces a direct reason for an occurrence or action: 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 famished, for I had not eaten all day. The more formal 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.

Example Sentences

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"I had an offer of a settlement but I refused it because I didn't want the money, I wanted to take Calderdale Council to court," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This is because, as Superman explains, Kryptonians have enhanced power on Earth because of its yellow sun.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, though, “there’s still time to invest because this build-out, the scale of it, is just so large,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Bloom Energy, Astera Labs, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Heico, Rocket Cos. and Reddit look like potential additions because they are among the largest companies by market capitalization that meet the index’s other criteria.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

We know this rattles her, too, because her hands are shaking as she stirs the remaining grits in the pot.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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