because

because is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /bɪˈkɒz/, /bɪˈkəz/, SAMPA: /bI"kQz/, /bI"k@z/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /bɪˈkəz/, /bɪˈkɔz/, /bɪˈkʌz/, SAMPA: /bI"k@z/, /bI"kOz/, /bɪ"kVz/

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Preposition

Preposition because

1. You use because to show the reason for something

   I bought the book because I wanted to read it.

   There's no class because it's Sunday.

Synonyms

• for
• as
• since
• because of

Related words

• cause