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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 pictures break my heart," says Jodian, "because... that's not the person I raised. He's unfamiliar to me."

From BBC

Because of two ongoing safeguarding reviews, the council says it is "still unable to comment" on the circumstances around the murders.

From BBC

Police say protesters have so far rejected their request to move the evening rally from the city's Town Hall to a nearby park because of concerns about the venue's size.

From Barron's

"Because a lot of people, they'll play their whole career and never make it this far. And they could, so it's a blessing."

From Barron's

"A decisive victory is typically a near-term positive for markets because it reduces political uncertainty and can add a 'certainty premium' -- investors can price policy direction with more confidence, rather than worrying about fragile coalitions and legislative gridlock," said Charu Chanana at Saxo Markets.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.