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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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Local 99 is also seeking stable work schedules because many of its members have had their hours reduced because of budget cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

That would make oil prices plunge because a massive premium from geopolitical risks would evaporate, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

We don’t want to push our children into golf; we are aware that children don’t like something just because their parents do—in fact, they may dislike something precisely because we love it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

That would be a smart play, because Kavanaugh himself has indicated that he might regret his “Kavanaugh stop” opinion.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

I understand what she’s saying is mostly true, but I have to believe that he’s not always like she says, because he can be good to me too.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam