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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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The industry argues that because this kind of tax is costly to implement, it ends up being more financial trouble than it is worth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Most of the public are quite attracted to them but particularly younger people because they are always looking for something that is low-cost," said Barnham.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

If anything, the pandemic helped boost interest in Viking, because older travelers realized the risk of putting off their dream vacations.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The Terner Center said going to multiple agencies for needed funding adds costs because developers have to endure higher legal, staffing and compliance costs to manage additional applications and contracts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

I threw up in my mouth when she said that, because it’s what I want but don’t want.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam