Definition because in British English

because conjunction

conjunction

/bɪˈkɒz/

Because can be used in the following ways:

as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): We went by bus because it was cheaper.

in the preposition phrase because of (followed by a noun): The game was cancelled because of the snow.

informally as a preposition to give the reason for something: Of course evolution is true, because science.

used for showing the reason something happens or the reason why it is described in a particular way

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I couldn't phone you because I hadn't got your number.

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It's a really useful book because it explains everything very clearly.

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The hotel's difficult to find because the road isn't signposted.

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'Why all this fuss about security?' 'Because it's important.'

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He's always criticizing me - maybe it's because I'm a woman.

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Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.

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Because of the Asian crisis, the company's profits fell by 15% during 1997.

Synonyms and related words

because due to whereas

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used for introducing facts that explain why you believe that something is true

Example

George was obviously in a bad mood, because he didn't even say good morning.

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after all as as a matter of fact

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used immediately before another part of speech to give the reason for something, especially in order to suggest that there is no need to go into detail

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I ended up with chocolate goo instead of cookies. And I still ate them, dammit, because chocolate.

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Bye going to study for English because didn't finish this morning because fell asleep.

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