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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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“It is quite popular because it’s visually striking,” said beverage director Jonathan Adler.

From The Wall Street Journal

A mixed bag of eye-catching imagery and formulaic writing, “Goat” disappoints because it follows every expected path toward a triumphant conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times

Because when Ruohonen replaced lead Aidan Oldenburg for the start of the eighth end in the Americans’ 8-3 loss to Switzerland in round-robin play Thursday, he not only defied the odds, he continued a trend that has seen several older Olympians going for gold in their golden years during the Milan-Cortina Games.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think my body could manage it, especially the super-G. Because the super-G is actually, besides the fear factor, one of the easier events for me,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

But Barranco’s family said that he ran away because he was afraid and that no charges were ever filed against him.

From Los Angeles Times

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.