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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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Mancini said the police told her that her daughter would likely need to testify if she pressed charges and said the boy would face limited consequences because he was a minor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

"Save your lips, because they are a finite resource."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Ohtani returned to the Dodgers lineup after exiting against the Pirates on Thursday because of inflammation in his left knee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Izquiel said Guerrero's death is good news for countries where Tren de Aragua operates because its structure is one in which he will not be quickly and smoothly replaced.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

But it’s futile, because after lunch, as I go rushing to my locker, who is right behind me?

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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