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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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“Those are tricky inquiries because it depends on someone’s state of mind,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The cease-fire probably will need to be extended beyond two weeks because of the tough issues that need to get worked out, according to Evercore’s team.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Iran refrained from acting against the strait for decades because it knew that doing so would set in motion things it didn’t want.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

That would be a smart play, because Kavanaugh himself has indicated that he might regret his “Kavanaugh stop” opinion.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

It helps that Gran’s here, because telling him through her is going to make it easier.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam