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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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I’ve taken to bringing my own toiletries because who knows whether the body wash is body wash as labeled or shampoo in disguise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

This is potentially controversial because it threatens housekeepers’ jobs, but on a short stay where I have to work in the room for hours I prefer to decline housekeeping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

His starting backcourt mate, Austin Reaves, also is a good rebounder but he also won’t play because of a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Zoe has had to give up hairdressing because the pain of standing is too much to bear.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Back then, it’d been because of losing her grandfather.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith