Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz]
- /bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz/
- /bɪˈkɒz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-kawz, -koz, -kuhz]
- /bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌz/
Definitions of because word
- conjunction because You use because when stating the reason for something. 3
- conjunction because You use because when stating the explanation for a statement you have just made. 3
- conjunction because on account of the fact that; on account of being; since 3
- conjunction because for the reason or cause that; on account of the fact that; since 3
- conjunction because the reason that; that 3
- preposition because Informal. (used directly before a noun, adjective, verb, interjection, etc., to convey a very concise rationale, excuse, or explanation): We’re a little like monkeys because evolution. He doesn’t practice enough: because lazy. I love doughnuts because yum! 1
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Origin of because
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English bi cause. See by1, cause
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Because
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
because popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
because usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for because
conjuction because
- as — If something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time.
- being — Being is the present participle of be1.
- considering — You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion.
- for — for loop
- over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
adjective because
- in consideration of — the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration.
- insomuch as — to such an extent or degree; so (usually followed by that).
- all in all — You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
- in light of — something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light.
- forasmuch as — since
preposition because
- on account of — an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip.
- after all — You use after all when introducing a statement which supports or helps explain something you have just said.
adverb because
- insofar — to such an extent (usually followed by as): I will do the work insofar as I am able.
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