Definition of because
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Examples of because in a Sentence
I ran because I was afraid.
“Why did you do it?” “Because she told me to.”
Origin and Etymology of because
Middle English because that, because, from by cause that
First Known Use: 14th century
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: for the reason that I ran because I was scared.
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: for the reason of The game was canceled because of rain.
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