because of

preposition

: by reason of : on account of

Synonyms of because of

• with

Examples of because of in a Sentence

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.

Recent Examples on the Web

And because of their similarities, both are subject to the same political and market pressures. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Northwestern was within 15-13 early in the fourth quarter and had two chances to tie the score because of a pass-interference call on its first 2-point attempt. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Sophomore Aveion Chenault leads Western Michigan in receptions (13) and receiving yards (216), but he’s listed as questionable heading into the game because of a lower-body injury. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Mookie Betts caught fire, Kyle Tucker came alive, Will Smith found his groove after missing nearly three months because of a neck injury. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for because of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove

Kids Definition

because of

preposition

: by reason of