Definition and meaning of English word "because"
because
/bɪˈkɔːz/
Meaning
ConjunctionBy or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
How to use
The conjunction 'because' is commonly used in informal and formal writing to introduce a reason or explanation for a statement. It is often used in conjunction with other conjunctions such as 'so' or 'therefore'. However, it's worth noting that using 'because' at the beginning of a sentence can sometimes make the sentence sound a bit formal or even awkward, especially in spoken English. For example, 'I'm tired because I didn't sleep well last night' sounds more natural than 'Because I didn't sleep well last night, I'm tired'.
🇬🇧 English
because
Example
I'm tired because I didn't sleep well.
I'm going to the gym because I want to exercise.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- because of that— because of that
- because of this— because of this
- because of everything— because of everything
- because of nothing— because of nothing
- because of everything else— because of everything else
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What does the English word "because" mean?▼
The English word "because" means "because" in English.
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