because
for the reason that; due to the fact that: The boy was absent because he was ill.
Informal. (used directly before a noun, adjective, verb, interjection, etc., to convey a very concise rationale, excuse, or explanation): We’re a little like monkeys because evolution.He doesn’t practice enough: because lazy.I love doughnuts because yum!
Idioms about because
because of, by reason of; due to: Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall.
Origin of because
1usage note For because
Words Nearby because
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How to use because in a sentence
because he's joined the colors—he's not dead!because he's found his duty—he's not lost!
With the Colors | Everard Jack AppletonI will drive you over-because it is rather a lonesome walk for you.
The Copy-Cat and Other Stories | Mary E. Wilkins FreemanHe was silent; and presently she said: "I—the reason of it—my crying—is b-b-because I don't wish you to be unhappy."
The Younger Set | Robert W. ChambersCan you picture a room where the portires are all of different lengths?because the decorator had no sense of line value?
Polly in New York | Lillian Elizabeth RoyAt length she stammered: "I did not come b-because I simply couldn't stand it!"
The Fighting Chance | Robert W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for because
/ (bɪˈkɒz, -ˈkəz) /
(subordinating) on account of the fact that; on account of being; since: because it's so cold we'll go home
because of (preposition) on account of: I lost my job because of her
Origin of because
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