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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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As for Clark’s fellow Fever All-Stars, Kelsey Mitchell finished with 10 points in 17 minutes, while Aliyah Boston sat out because of a lower leg injury.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Having been in Stephen's family for more than 50 years, they are now considering selling the two-bedroom house because of the change in council tax and letting laws.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Woods said the oil market has so far been able to manage the dislocation because of the amount of crude in commercial inventories and the release of some strategic governments reserves.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Horse racing’s leading trainer with nearly 2,900 victories to his credit scored his only Run for the Roses victory because of a disqualification.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

It helps that Gran’s here, because telling him through her is going to make it easier.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam