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because
[ bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz ]
/ bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz /
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conjunction
for the reason that; due to the fact that: The boy was absent because he was ill.
preposition
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!
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Idioms about because
because of, by reason of; due to: Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall.
usage note for because
1. See reason.
Words nearby because
becalm, becalmed, became, becard, caught with one's pants down, be, because, beccafico, Beccaria, béchamel, béchamel sauce, bechance
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British Dictionary definitions for because
because
/ (bɪˈkɒz, -ˈkəz) /
conjunction
(subordinating) on account of the fact that; on account of being; sincebecause it's so cold we'll go home
because of (preposition) on account ofI lost my job because of her
Word Origin for because
C14 bi cause, from bi by + cause
undefined because
See reason
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