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 thought to myself, 'That's so weird, that guy sounds exactly like George Clooney'. And then I thought, 'That's because it is George Clooney'".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Wright said: "There is a risk that the victim survivors may be put off from contacting us because they feel the weight of public, national and international focus will be too much for them."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"We hope people bear them in mind because it's the absolute least they deserve."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The rule change is most likely to be achieved by increasing the fuel flow to the internal combustion engine, although this brings challenges because it impacts engine design and fuel-tank size.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I want to tell him he doesn’t have to wait, but I don’t because it’s a lie, and I’m getting tired of convincing myself to believe lies I don’t believe.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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