​for the reason that. I did it because he told me to. Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. Because it was so late, ...

preposition They are here because of us. He walked slowly because of his bad leg. Because of the children's presence, I said nothing about it.

An utterance of 'because'. Also: a reason or explanation given. 1736. Because is a Woman's Reason.

​used before a noun or noun phrase to say that somebody/something is the reason for something. They are here because of us. He walked slowly because of his ...

BECAUSE definition: 1. for the reason that: 2. used before giving a short reason or explanation, especially when you…. Learn more.

​to make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant; to make somebody do something. cause something Do they know what caused the fire?

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something. Why were you late? Tell me why you did it. 'I would like you to go.' 'Why me?

[countable] · the person or thing that makes something happen. Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ; [uncountable] a reason for having particular feelings ...

1. for the reason that : since rested because he was tired 2. the fact that : that The reason I haven't been fired is because my boss hasn't got round to it ...

2because; as We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them.