because

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

Part of Speech:

All (2) Conjunction (1) Preposition (1)

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on account of conj.
on account of prep.

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.

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because

Make it strong, because I like strong coffee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Large builders were able to keep selling homes because they could offer a mortgage-rate buydown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

Entry is free, but anyone wanting to consult the collections has to register and book an appointment in advance because of the nature of the material.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

"Meal-sequencing is appealing because it merely changes how a meal is eaten rather than requiring people to avoid entire food groups."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

The Black kids in the group continue to laugh, not for the humor of it, but because it’s a moment they can all relate to.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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