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

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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

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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

   

   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. Tim Pawlenty:

   Part of leadership is to inspire and in this media, news, political world, you have to be inspiring, he is going to have to up his game because the debate last night and even before, the response was that was not sufficiently inspiring.

2. Sawyer Hackett:

   It's a fantastic opportunity to lift up these problems in the context of a presidential campaign because, you know, this is a problem that happens in every major city, and we're just simply not doing enough to combat it.

3. Kristin Davis:

   I don't understand how you could take [ racism ] every day. But I will never be black, no matter how hard I try, that is the truth, and we have to accept it. Therefore, I will never be able to say to Gemma,' I understand how you feel because this happened to me.' That's what's painful and hard.

4. Deborah Nucatola:

   We’ve been very good at getting heart, lung, liver, because we know that, so I’m not gonna crush that part,” Nucatola tells actors posing as organ traffickers. “I’m gonna basically crush below, I’m gonna crush above, and I’m gonna see if I can get it all intact.”

5. Andrew Lawrence:

   What you need to do if you want an economic wood solution is to think about all the aspects from outset, you will save on the program because it's all dry and is quick to erect and potentially, if you're making an office building, you can leave a lot of the wood exposed, saving on the cost and time of installing finishes.

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