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. Tom Brady:

   Because Tom put the kid’s behavior out there. It’s really Tom’s fault. And I don’t know Tom — I’m a great admirer of his physical prowess and his football ability — but don’t put your kid up on an Internet show and then get pissed when people comment on her behavior. You’re putting it out there for people to comment on. That’s what a TV show is.

2. Team Penske:

   When you've driven it for a day, you're going to feel naked without it, if Team Penske Power took it off, Team Penske Power'd feel pretty naked because there's not much protection there. So very happy that we're moving ahead with it.

3. Christopher Cornell:

   I got orders from the brothers overseas because I'm with the Islamic State. My brothers over there, in Syria and Iraq, gave me specific orders to carry out jihad in the West, so I did so.

4. Max Stier:

   As with any large organization, no one individual is going to be able to run the whole place by themselves, it's going to be the team. And you need to have people in leadership that work well together, so while the White House has equities on who gets the job, at the end of the day, the secretaries ought to have the final say on who will be there because they are the ones who will make it work.

5. Cathy Merrill:

   These are critical parts of our culture and also things I deeply, personally believe in, i can and will maintain this strategy because we are a small family-owned company and I can. But I do worry about larger less personal businesses and how that may affect our country. That is precisely why I wrote the piece.

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