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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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“In terms of cleanliness, I’ve had to change the leadership of the Department of Sanitation, because I couldn’t get the job done,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Some people start down this path and realize how hard it is. Many will quit. Others keep going because they’re committed to building a better country and a better world.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

In a recent interview, Ortiz said he chose not to inform police because he hadn’t believed that Hatley was being truthful.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

That means taxpayers aren’t allowed to claim the deduction for overtime worked because of state laws, agreements with employers or federal laws covering railroad and airline employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I guess he got me in his truck at some point because now I’m sitting on Gertrude with a crocheted blanket tucked around me, and a cup of hot chocolate in my hands.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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