because

A1
Pronunciation
/bɪˈkɒz/
/biˈkɔz/
Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

For the reason (that).

2 Definition

On account (of), for sake (of).

Example Sentences
  • My life is ruined because of you!
3 Definition

(by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".

Conjunction
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I hid myself because I was afraid.
2 Definition

As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.

Example Sentences
  • I don't think he is a nice person, because he yells at people for no reason.
3 Definition

So that, in order that.

Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

On account of, because of.