First Known Use: 14th century
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because
conjunction be·cause \bi-ˈkȯz, -ˈkəz, -ˈkȯs, bē-\
: for the reason that
Full Definition of BECAUSE
1
: for the reason that : since <rested because he was tired>
2
: the fact that : that <the reason I haven't been fired is because my boss hasn't got round to it yet — E. B. White>
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Origin of BECAUSE
Middle English because that, because, from by cause that
Related to BECAUSE
- Synonyms
- as, as long as, since, being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect], 'cause, considering, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, whereas
Rhymes with BECAUSE
BECAUSE Defined for Kids
because
conjunction be·cause \bi-ˈkȯz, -ˈkəz\
Definition of BECAUSE for Kids
: for the reason that <I ran because I was scared.>
— because of
: for the reason of <The game was canceled because of rain.>
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