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. Matt Maley:

   There's a reason why this happens when the market is vulnerable, because people don't see a lot of value in the overall market, so they go into the small number of names they do see a lot of value in.

2. Frans Hoogeveen:

   A mistake often made by spouses of people of dementia is asking them things they can not reply to because of their illness.

3. James Comey:

   I don't have a nickname for him, honestly, I call him the President of the United States because I respect the office.

4. Gary Parker:

   Now, it’s amazing— he stands up and holds his head up straight, in Sambany’s case, I didn’t know what kind of person he is. It turns out he should probably run for office: He’s gregarious, and laughs and shakes people’s hands, and [is] a really nice guy. But you’d never know this because seeing him with this giant mass was kind of frightening, and he couldn’t do much more than just try to get through the day.

5. Filippo Grandi:

   The ruling says if you have an immediate threat to your life due to climate change, due to the climate emergency, and if you cross the border and go to another country, you should not be sent back, because you would be at risk of your life, just like in a war or in a situation of persecution, we must be prepared for a large surge of people moving against their will.

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