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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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According to The Times, Imagine Entertainment partners Ron Howard and Brian Grazer and then-President Michael Rosenberg agreed to produce “Beyond the Mat” because they valued their longtime relationship with Blaustein.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Manufacturers have often resorted to shrinkflation because of rising costs, reducing the size or content of a product in an attempt to maintain the same price.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Many Fed watchers are betting that Warsh will bring changes slowly because the Fed typically moves at a glacial pace.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“The Bible describes that battle as there was 100,000 people on each side. Well, it’s never been portrayed like that because we’ve never had the resources,” Erwin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I realize that I don’t have to tell him that I’m applying because applying doesn’t equal acceptance.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam