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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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We are going to a World Cup which is probably the most open in living memory, because of the quality on offer, and we have a team now that dominates the ball.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The brokers that offer these things want people to buy into IPOs because they believe in the company and want to hold the stock long term,” he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I can’t tell you how many people told me I was dumb to get involved representing soccer players because soccer would never make it here,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Andy Robertson looks in brilliant nick because he has only played half a season at Liverpool.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Dad begged her not to go because the storm looked like it was going to be bad.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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