Definitions for BECAUSE
bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌzBECAUSE

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1. because(Adverb)

   For the reason (that).

   Etymology: From bi cause = bi + cause, modelled on par cause

2. because(Adverb)

   On account (of), for sake (of).

   I ruined my life because of you!

   Etymology: From bi cause = bi + cause, modelled on par cause

3. because(Conjunction)

   By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

   I hid myself because I was afraid.

   Etymology: From bi cause = bi + cause, modelled on par cause

4. because(Conjunction)

   As known because; as inferred because; as determined because.

   Etymology: From bi cause = bi + cause, modelled on par cause

5. because(Conjunction)

   So that, in order that.

   Etymology: From bi cause = bi + cause, modelled on par cause

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Because

   by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that

2. Because

   in order that; that

Freebase(3.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Because

   "Because" is a song written by John Lennon and recorded by the Beatles in 1969. It features a prominent three-part vocal harmony by Lennon, McCartney and George Harrison, overdubbed twice to make nine voices in all. It first appeared on Abbey Road, immediately preceding the extended medley on side two of the record.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(3.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Because

   be-kawz′, adv. and conj. because of: for the reason that: on account of: for (followed by of). [Prep. by, and Cause.]

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1. because

   The because symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the because symbol and its characteristic.

How to pronounce BECAUSE?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say BECAUSE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of BECAUSE in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of BECAUSE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of BECAUSE in a Sentence

1. Marcelle Daher:

   In a world of muted growth, tech stocks can still be attractive for delivering attractive rates of earnings growth... However, because of the positioning around tech, there is to be expected a period of consolidation.

2. Paul McGowan:

   You can feel the personality and character of a campus immediately, and I get excited because I walk in and say, there's so much to work with.

3. Ian McCann:

   These galleons are a target for treasure hunters who spend a lot of time and money looking for them because of the valuable cargo they carry, the San Francisco will be the first found that has not been pillaged and we can learn exactly what the manifested cargo and the hidden cargo was.

4. Camila Alvarez:

   It's planned, it's calculated and it's punitive because they are leaving vulnerable people without any resources and without any people they know in the United States, without a phone and without a way to get help. They are stuck figuring it out by themselves.

5. Jamie McGroarty:

   It was a comfort for everyone being around their peers, the freshman had it the hardest, because they were starting high school for the first time just like her.

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