because

American  

[bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz] / bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz /

conjunction

1. for the reason that; due to the fact that.

   The boy was absent because he was ill.

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preposition

1. 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

1. because of, by reason of; due to.

   Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall.

because British  

/ -ˈkəz, bɪˈkɒz /

conjunction

1. (subordinating) on account of the fact that; on account of being; since

   because it's so cold we'll go home

2. (preposition) on account of

   I lost my job because of her

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Usage

See reason.

Etymology

Origin of because

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English bi cause; by ( def. ), cause ( def. )

Example Sentences

Because once you’re out of the fitting room and into an event like the Chanel dinner, the eyes and ears of the world are on you.

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“I’m very informal in real life. I really love this party, because it’s easy to see people that you admire and that you would love to work with. The Oscars themselves are too formal, in a way, unless you’re backstage together.”

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“I keep upholstery thread in my kit because it’s so strong,” Mandelkorn said.

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Teyana Taylor said it simply: “I get excited because I love to wear clothes. I love clothes, I love fashion. I appreciate the art of it. I appreciate the fabric. I appreciate every garment.”

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No one seems to be visibly sweating, probably because most of red carpet is covered.

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