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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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Partly, that’s because flagging U.S. new-car sales show no imminent sign of rebounding.

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

Others are hanging on to aging wheels simply because they can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

First, the personal saving rate is notorious for being revised up because the government tends to undercount incomes in real time...

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Phineas went from being "the most efficient and capable foreman" on the railroad to a man who couldn't be trusted because he couldn't get along with anyone.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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