because

be-cause · conjunction

imported

Definitions

conjunction

  1. 1.

    For the reason that; since.

  2. 2.

    Because of; on account of.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    because of — On account of; due to.
  • •
    just because — For no particular reason.
  • •
    why? because. — A dismissive or joking answer.

Related words

See also: as, reason, since, therefore
Synonyms: as, due to, for, since

Etymology

From Middle English bi cause ("by cause"), from bi ("by") + cause ("cause, reason"), from Old French cause, from Latin causa ("cause, reason").