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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Unlike other Michigan boosters, the Ellisons weren’t interested in sideline passes or VIP seats because they don’t attend games.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

“I support Michigan because I want the team to win—not because I expect anything in return.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

They use their potent venom to kill prey and are not considered dangerous to people because humans don’t look anything like food to them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

He says they feel comfortable with the higher cost because they "earn quite well" and expect their salaries to rise.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Also, because I know Dad isn’t playing about the deadline he gave me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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