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because

[bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz] / bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz /




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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Abdul, whose surname was not given because of his age, was last seen wearing a black tracksuit and white trainers when he left his family home in Islington, north London, on 13 December, the Metropolitan Police said.

From BBC

Organisers said this year's theme - to celebrate the "power of love and togetherness" in recognition of people across the country who contribute to society - was picked because people will be able to celebrate love in all forms in a world that can often feel fragmented and disconnected.

From BBC

Refining oil into fuel, part of the companies’ “downstream” operations, has been a profitable business for both companies this year, in part because Ukraine has destroyed several Russian refineries, reducing total global capacity.

From Barron's

AMC is no stranger to challenges: Shares dropped in 2020 as movie theaters were forced to shut down operations because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's

Those fears are somewhat overstated, simply because the purchasers of enterprise software don’t change their work flows quickly.

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