because

[bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz] / bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz /

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All (2) Conjunction (1) Preposition (1)

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on account of conj.
on account of prep.

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.

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Assembly Bill 713 would have barred the University of California, California State University and state community colleges from disqualifying students from campus employment because they could not show federal work authorization.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

He didn’t sit for long because Cynthia Erivo and Andy Garcia showed up and there were more hugs and handshakes and hellos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

"I am taking on this responsibility, because I want to move our country forward".

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Mr. Xi may reply that he can’t do anything about it because Mr. Lai has been convicted under Hong Kong law.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Throughout her life, people have often referred to her as a little girl, even in war zones, because she’s so small.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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