because

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

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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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Their frustration erupted when they were voting because they were trying to make their voices heard, and we have some responsibility for not hearing them in time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

“We’re now available to the largest 20% of the conventions that could never consider L.A. because it was just too small,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

"I don't believe any AI would have suggested 'Angel'," he said of Thierry Mugler's so-called 'gourmand' fragrance launched in 1992 and considered revolutionary because of its sweet notes.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

That’s a long time to hold a stock bought because it sounds like a sheep.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2026

Seconds later, though, they thought this must be a joke, a very funny joke, because this was no castle and they were no princesses.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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