Because

Quick meaning: Because is a conjunction meaning By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

Meaning

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

More Meanings

1. As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.
2. On account, for sake [with of].
3. (colloquial, Internet slang) On account of, because of.
4. Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer to a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".
5. (obsolete) So that, in order that.
6. (obsolete) For the reason [with that].

Example Sentences

My life is ruined because of you!

I hid myself because I was afraid.

It must be broken, because I pressed the button and nothing happened.

I don't think he is a nice person, because he yells at people for no reason.

Word Forms

• becos

Synonyms for because

Depending on context, synonyms include therefore, since, forthy, forwhy, as, sith.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cuz, therefore, consequently, since, than, after.

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