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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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"People say he's a millionaire - yes, he is. But it doesn't give you an extra lung or an extra leg. I want to see Cole Palmer on the pitch because he's the one who makes me dream."

From BBC

Because of this, the FIA has defined a ramp-down slope for the electrical energy so that it does not all shut off at once, to reduce such significant speed differentials.

From BBC

"Teaching is not allowed and is a crime. I accept this risk because I know it's valuable and I feel valuable."

From Barron's

"I feel like a prisoner because I can't even go to the market alone," she said.

From Barron's

"China's health technology landscape is maturing so quickly, partly because... urgency drives change," she said.

From Barron's

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