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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Maltese citizens who live abroad—in London, Sydney, Toronto, Melbourne—flew home to vote, because Malta does not allow remote voting.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

"My whole life investment is just gone on this and we had no insurance on it because the electrician work was going on," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Newly public companies are prone to wild swings because they lack long-term operational and financial track records for investors to project growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Tamoxifen can substantially reduce breast cancer incidence in high-risk patients, but many eligible women do not take the drug because of concerns about side effects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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