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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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"Time crystals are fascinating not only because of the possibilities, but also because they seem so exotic and complicated," says Physics Professor David Grier, director of NYU's Center for Soft Matter Research and the paper's senior author.

From Science Daily

"Our system is remarkable because it's incredibly simple."

From Science Daily

Because these interactions are carried by sound waves, they are not limited by Newton's Third Law.

From Science Daily

Getting a diagnosis is a race against time because as nerve cells die, treatment options and outcomes change.

From BBC

New Orleans Airport put a statement on social media urging passengers to arrive three hours ahead of their scheduled departures because security wait times could be up to two hours.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.