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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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This is because airlines will have had notably high fuel hedging in March, while January and February were unaffected by the conflict, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"It's a topic of concern that we're all aware of because it would make people lose jobs," Vallejo said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"Then we had to put a sign up that said 'Cockroaches sold out', because obviously everyone was turning up and disappointed."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“I’m Kiki and this is Elora Greer—or EG because I loaded her up with a mouthful of a name. She gives great cuddles,” Kiki said.

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