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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 even had aspirations to become a priest, because I find few things more noble than dedicating your life to helping others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Most spoke on condition of anonymity because they fear retribution, including those knowledgeable about the December 2020 Barr meeting.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

"That was quite a horrific, traumatic experience, because I was only a couple of minutes from dying, so the emotions are still quite raw even though it was a wee while ago."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

At the time, he told Bloomberg, he was ready to part ways with his beloved seven-bedroom residence because his children had grown up, leaving him with no use for such a large property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Of all the neighbors to avoid, she’s number one, but it’s not because I don’t like her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam