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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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“It would be good if more people could have phased retirements because older people have a lot to offer and have knowledge and experience. But it’s hard to get those part-time jobs.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

It’s because this is what Cook thought was the right thing to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Finishing the house took years, patience and a lot of DIY projects because of their budget.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

In recent years, retired Americans have been upbeat about their finances and prospects for a financially comfortable retirement because they felt they had enough money and could afford their expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Tomorrow Berlin wouldn’t be able to help because she’d be in a full-day intensive with a visiting Elder who was fluent in Southern Michif and Plains Cree, who had only enough English to get by.

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