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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Kavanaugh’s opinion was short because the analysis was fairly simple: Batson requires a three-step process, yet the Mississippi trial court allowed only two.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

But the US mega-star added on Instagram: "I was also so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“You feel a sense of security because you recognize the scam,” Sando says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I loved that one because it said we’re all entitled to noodle without having to make much fuss about it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Silence is dangerous because it encourages thinking, and thinking leads to . . . thoughts.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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