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because

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




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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Another user, posting under the handle ireozima_zebal, described the experience as "horrifying" because of its implications for a potential conflict on the Korean peninsula.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

He said he was told his application was denied because he didn’t have enough business income.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

His pole was a surprise because the people most likely to achieve it before qualifying had appeared to be one of the Ferrari drivers or Verstappen.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

But meeting its communications needs is another thing, because as is the case with most countries, they are varied and massive.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

I guess Aunt J can read my mind, because she turns to me and says, “La, that outfit is too cute to waste on just me. Go!”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold


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