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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That’s because everyone who purchased shares has a choice to make: Buy more, sell some or hold.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

For them, Philippe is an easy target because he is so obviously a figure from the old power system.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

That’s the best-case scenario, because once it leaks, it’s no longer at risk of exploding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

That is because some analysts expect the e-commerce and cloud computing company to be classified as pure value, after being labeled part growth and part value.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Not because I thought I would magically change; I already knew the secret.

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

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