because

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

CONJUNCTION

on account of

Synonyms

WEAK

as as a result of as long as as things go being by cause of by reason of by virtue of considering due to for for the reason that for the sake of in as much as in behalf of in that in the interest of in view of now that on the grounds that over owing to seeing since thanks to through whereas

PREPOSITION

on account of

Synonyms

WEAK

as being by cause of by reason of by virtue of considering due to for for the reason that for the sake of in as much as in behalf of in that in the interest of in view of now that on the grounds that over owing to seeing since thanks to through whereas

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’m here because I don’t know what I don’t know.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"I know that I lost because I was tense, and my body couldn't really do the proper things," she said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“I honestly have a bit of confusion because I want to help everyone, which is a bit absurd,” Kant said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

This is important because, just a few weeks ago, the stock market was feeling very concentrated.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Someone else must’ve been picking at it since I sat here last, because it’s been further sprung from its stitching.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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