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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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For many years, reporting a case like Emily's was almost impossible, because of privacy rules governing Family Court proceedings.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Lord Wolfson said he agreed with eliminating zero-hours contracts in most sectors, but said the new rules were tricky for retail, "because the risk is you then have to contract for those hours forever".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

We don’t know because Ms. Owens never asks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

You got to let those moments help you grow and get you ready for the next time they come — because they’re coming again.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Mom only let us keep him because Calvin said he’d already named him.

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

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