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. Thomas Mielke:

   Many consumers delayed purchases because they could reduce available stocks which were relatively high at the end of December. Purchases were postponed. There was a slowdown in world trade in Jan-Feb.

2. President Mattarella:

   He was assassinated by the Mafia because he was opposing their interests and their influence.

3. David Grann:

   He was in many ways prophetic, there was a fierce debate going on in archaeological circles about whether these ancient civilizations could exist. Now, in part sadly because of deforestation, because of satellite imagery, I don't think that's any longer in doubt.

4. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal:

   We've got legislation in Louisiana to protect people of faith and conscience who hold a traditional view of marriage, they might as well save their breath, because corporate America is not going to bully the governor of Louisiana.

5. Sam Lowe:

   Because it's such a heavily regulated sector, there hasn't been too much disruption or job losses.

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