because

be·cause

conjunction \bi-ˈkȯz, -ˈkəz, -ˈkȯs, bē-\

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>

Examples of BECAUSE

1. I ran because I was afraid.
2. “Why did you do it?” “Because she told me to.”

Origin of BECAUSE

Middle English because that, because, from by cause that

First Known Use: 14th century

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

applause, first cause, kolkhoz, sovkhoz