'cause
conjunction
\ ˈkȯz
, ˈkəz
\
, ˈkəz
\
Definition of 'cause
: because
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Synonyms for 'cause
Synonyms
- as,
- as long as,
- because,
- being (as or as how or that)
- [chiefly dialect],
- considering,
- for,
- inasmuch as,
- now,
- seeing,
- since,
- whereas
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“'cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%27cause. Accessed 3 Aug. 2021.
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The first known use of 'cause was in the 15th century
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