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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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This is perhaps in no small part because she understands how radically strange it might seem—at least to others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It surprised some staff at the Japanese investment giant because they weren’t involved in the deal discussions, the person familiar said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The outlet reported that Leonard Hochstein loaned his car to the “Real Housewives” star after she said she wanted to take it for a test drive because she was thinking of getting one for herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

While the company is growing at around 30% per year, Bersin only needs to make up to two new hires a year because of how much more productive everyone's digital twin is making them.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I understand what she’s saying is mostly true, but I have to believe that he’s not always like she says, because he can be good to me too.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam