Definitions for Because
bɪˈkɔz, -ˈkɒz, -ˈkʌzBe·cause

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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

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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. Michael Pillsbury:

   The biggest accomplishment on the trade talks is getting them (China) back to the table, but there's no date set and there was no public mention ... that they have taken back any of the 'reneging,' it's a bold decision because if he hadn't done it, we might be having no talks at all.

2. Police Sanjeev Marik:

   This heinous act is done because of the (incorrect) beliefs of people and many of these beliefs often have ulterior motives behind them.

3. Rush Limbaugh:

   My intention is to come here everyday I can and to do this program as normally and as competently and as expertly as I do each and every day, because that is the source of my greatest satisfaction.

4. Peter Black:

   You can't just decide that because someone gets away with [atrocities] for 40 years, that they are innocent, you have to do what you can to achieve justice for the victims, as a statement about our response to these crimes.

5. Thomas Alva Edison:

   Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

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