because

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

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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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Eight offensive players either didn’t practice or were limited in practice because of injuries on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

The answer is because they have contributed to one of the most turbulent periods in the Royal Family in recent times and our audiences are interested whether they love or loathe the Sussexes.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Margin-loan balances on Charles Schwab’s books nearly doubled in the third quarter to about $188 billion, largely because of the tax strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

I will be doing my very best, because from an integrity standpoint, I think it’s really insulting to do anything else.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

I look at her cell, and yes, there are some names I recognize, because they have some ego-driven usernames that they mix in with the instrument they play.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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