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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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However, the long-term consequences remain uncertain because reporting of symptoms varied across studies.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Walker, who owns eight cats, many inherited after her sister died in 2019, said she chose not to insure them because of the cost.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

S&P Global purchasing managers indexes released Monday showed that while production sped up in major economies last month, that was partly because of fears about shortages and higher prices as the conflict choked trade flows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

"The government has to be brave. It cannot change its mind because its credibility is at stake," said Francisco del Pozo Campos, a spokesman for Greenpeace Spain.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

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

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam