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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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"The endurance of the families of those unjustly and unlawfully deprived of their freedom guides me, because we are not alone," the author and activist added.

From Barron's

“It may be subjective to me because I like the gloomy weather.”

From Los Angeles Times

Most fans are familiar with the Muppet adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” but this 2002 film is often overlooked because it’s one of the few in the Muppet oeuvre not owned by the Walt Disney Company.

From Salon

Bowie, named because like musical icon David Bowie he has different coloured eyes, will enjoy a more relaxed day.

From BBC

"I got into it because I went on a ski season, I just wanted to have a good time and then ended up cooking through that."

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.