Because: meaning, definitions and examples

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because

[ bɪˈkɒz ]

^{Context #1}

connecting words

Used for giving the reason for something.

Synonyms

as, for, since

Examples of usage

I can't go out because I'm too busy.
She must be at home because her car is in the driveway.

^{Context #2}

cause or reason

The reason why something happens.

Synonyms

cause, motive, reason

Examples of usage

The because of the accident was the slippery road.
She couldn't attend the meeting because of her illness.

Translations

Translations of the word "because" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porque

🇮🇳 क्योंकि

🇩🇪 weil

🇮🇩 karena

🇺🇦 тому що

🇵🇱 ponieważ

🇯🇵 なぜなら

🇫🇷 parce que

🇪🇸 porque

🇹🇷 çünkü

🇰🇷 왜냐하면

🇸🇦 لأن

🇨🇿 protože

🇸🇰 pretože

🇨🇳 因为

🇸🇮 ker

🇮🇸 vegna þess að

🇰🇿 өйткені

🇬🇪 იმიტომ რომ

🇦🇿 çünki

🇲🇽 porque

Word origin

The word 'because' originated in Middle English, coming from the combination of 'by' and 'cause'. It has been used since the 14th century to introduce a reason or cause for something. Over time, 'because' has become a common conjunction in the English language, playing a crucial role in connecting clauses and explaining relationships between events or actions.