Definitions for BECAUSE
bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌzBECAUSE

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1. becauseadverb

   For the reason (that).

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

2. becauseadverb

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

   I ruined my life because of you!

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

3. becauseconjunction

   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. becauseconjunction

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

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

5. becauseconjunction

   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

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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. Habibollah Sayyari:

   We don't let anyone give us warnings and threats, because we are working according to international law and regulations, and we work for the security of our country and other countries.

2. Greg Dow:

   He started collecting because of his interest in the Civil War and military history, but then he became interested in Lincoln and the assassination.

3. Andr Gide:

   The most important things to say are those which often I did not think necessary for me to say -- because they were too obvious.

4. Max Bailey:

   The reason I was in front of the car was to make sure everyone was safe and to get this lady to stop from running over protesters, the reason I got on top of the car was because she accelerated into me and I’m not going to lie down and let somebody run over me.

5. Matt Tanielian:

   She's a great pick for the tech industry, not because I think she's going to suddenly turn tech back into the darling it once was... but she knows the issues really well. She's no pushover on any of the tough things.

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