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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Wind-driven fires are infamous for overwhelming first responders because of the speed and scale of the fire spread.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The post continued: "God save you if you hear something wandering around nearby, because it sure as hell has heard you."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Late summer and fall are good times to buy — and that’s because there are fewer buyers to compete with during this time of year,” he says.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Dell’s servers are a popular choice because they can perform a 13-to-1 consolidation, says Clarke.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I know it’s because of all the things I finally told her about all of it and everything.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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