English · Greetings & Phrases
because
/bɪˈkɒz/
[/bɪˈkɒz/]
for the reason that
Beginnerconjunction
Definition
Used to give the reason or cause for something.
Example
She stayed home because she was feeling unwell after the long trip.
She stayed home because she was feeling unwell after the long trip.
Etymology
From "by" plus "cause," meaning by the cause that.
How & Where It’s Used
The most common way to give a reason; suitable in all registers.