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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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And it was only partly because of one of those dreaded half doors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“I’m extremely disappointed, and I’m concerned about the cuts that will happen because there’s no secret pot of money,” said Andrea Miles, 42, an override supporter and departing member of the town’s elected selectboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"To have the exhibition means so much because it means it's been documented," he sats.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

And one of the Lakers’ better rebounders, Luka Doncic, won’t be available because he’s dealing with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain that he went to Spain for treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Of all the neighbors to avoid, she’s number one, but it’s not because I don’t like her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam