Because

usgb/bɪˈkəz,bɪˈkɔːz/
conjunction

Used to show the reason or cause of something.

He was late because his car broke down.
Visual representation of "because" - Used to show the reason or cause of something

Often appears as...

  • because of
  • just because
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Expressing Reason

Use 'because' to clearly explain the reason behind someone's action or a situation.

Illustration for Expressing Reason
She smiled because she felt happy.
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Cause and Effect

'Because' links the cause of an event directly to its effect, indicating a clear relationship.

Illustration for Cause and Effect
We left early because the weather was getting worse.
Visual representation of the word "Because"

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