because

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

Part of Speech:

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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I’ve had to train myself to not look at the report before talking to my doctor for my own mental health, because the anxiety of knowing what is in the reports is sometimes overwhelming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

But observing planets during these earliest stages is extremely difficult because thick dust can hide them from view.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

This is a scary one for the defending Super Bowl champs because they don’t have their starting quarterback, and the Cardinals are legit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

In his resignation, Kristersson said the opposition faced "complicated" conditions for forming the next government, "because the parties' various statements before election day could pose obstacles".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“So, you’re here solely because it’s the twins’ birthday?” he asks.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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