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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Iran’s exports remain around a third below their 2011 peak because of sanctions, according to World Bank data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"It's really important because even if people are working and carrying on with daily life, I know everyone is still traumatised," said the 40-year-old woman.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Even used-car sales are relatively flat, simply because there aren’t enough of them to meet demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

UBS says to buy, because fleeting trends are a regular part of the business, and this one is generating a lot of cash.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Oh, I’m sure they were plenty scared, Lala. But they did what had to be done because the movement was bigger than their fears.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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