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   Be·cause

   /bəˈkəz/

   

   conjunction

   • 1. for the reason that; since: "we did it because we felt it our duty"
   • ▪ used to introduce a word or phrase that stands for a clause expressing an explanation or reason: "there's probably somebody out there who would argue the point because internet"

   Word Origin Middle English: from the phrase by cause, influenced by Old French par cause de ‘by reason of’.

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   What is the meaning of because?

   • because(Conjunction) By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. I hid myself because I was afraid.

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   What is the difference between 'this is because' and 'for'?

   • @EdwinAshworth 'this is because' is, like 'due to the fact that', something that English teachers like to tell students not to do, because they are inarticulate or verbose or something. I have no idea what the alternatives are. You should be able to replace it with "for". From M-W: for conjunction : for the reason that : on this ground : because

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   How do you use because in a sentence?

   • • In formal written English, don’t use because at the beginning of a sentence. because of • You use because of before a noun, when giving the reason for something: I was late because of the traffic. ✗ Don’t say: because the traffic THESAURUS because conjunction used when giving the reason for something I went home because I was tired.

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   What is the difference between a because and a cos?

   • Because of is a two-word preposition meaning ‘as a result of’: Because of the rain, the tennis match was stopped. There were so many people in the shop because of the sale. Cos, a short form of because, is pronounced /kəz/ or /kɒz/ and can also be spelt ’cause. It can be used instead of because (and cos of instead of because of).

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   Because definition: for the reason that; due to the fact that. See examples of BECAUSE used in a sentence.

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   Definition of because – Learner’s Dictionary. because. conjunction. uk / bɪˈkɒz, bɪˈkəz / us. A1. used to give a reason for something: I phoned because I needed to talk to you. I can't come out tonight because I've got too much homework. More examples. I couldn't go because I was ill. I didn't like her because she was rude to Dan.

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   be•cause /bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkʌz/ conj. for the reason that; due to the fact that: always late because it took so long to get dressed. prep. Idioms because of, for the reason of; on account of; due to: The train was late because of the bad weather.

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   Cos, a short form of because, is pronounced /kəz/ or /kɒz/ and can also be spelt ’cause. It can be used instead of because (and cos of instead of because of). We often use it in speaking, emails and text messages, especially in informal situations:

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   UK /bɪˈkɒz/ • UK /bɪˈkʌz/ conjunction 1. for the reason that; since we did it because we felt it our duty just because I'm inexperienced doesn't mean that I lack perception 2. (informal) used to introduce a word or phrase that stands for a clause expressing an explanation or reason there's probably somebody out there who would argue the point be...