Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for because. Search instead for becsurog.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“More people will be able to deduct their charitable gifts in 2026 because we now have a tax deduction for non-itemizers,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The thinking was that because most U.S.-born Latinos speak English and can consume a wide array of media, Spanish-language TV would recede in relevance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Even the farm equipment that can be repaired can’t be used because there is no diesel to run it.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

“But you justify it because you know you won’t have access again until next year—if you’re lucky.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

I nod, not because I agree with her, but because she expects me to.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam