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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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And because cream without acid reads as flat, finish with restraint: a small splash of Crystal Hot Sauce for vinegar and gentle heat, and the smallest squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Two of the three planned course corrections on the way to the Moon were scrapped because the trajectory was already so accurate they were not needed.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It isn’t just health insurance premiums that increase because of this system.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby previously warned that fares could shoot up as much as 20% because of war-related shortages of fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I oblige her, because I won’t hear the end of it if I don’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.