Because

  • 21because */*/*/ — UK [bɪˈkɒz] / US [bɪˈkɔz] / US [bɪkəz] conjunction Summary: Because can be used in the following ways: as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): We went by bus because it was cheaper. in the preposition phrase because of (followed by a noun):… …

    English dictionary

  • 22because — be|cause1 W1S1 [bıˈkɔz, bıˈkəz US bıˈko:z, bıˈkəz] conj [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: by cause (that)] 1.) used when you are giving the reason for something ▪ We didn t enjoy the day because the weather was so awful. ▪ Because he had been in prison,… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 23because — conjunction 1 for the reason that: I do it because I like it. | She got the job because she was the best candidate. | Why can t I go? Because you re too young. 2 because of as a result of a particular thing or of someone s actions: He had to… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 24because — 1. adverb /bɪˈkɒz,bɪˈkɔz,bɪˈkʌz,bɪkəz/ a) For the reason (that). And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. b) On account (of), for sake (of). I ruined my… …

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  • 25Because — В Викисловаре есть статья «because» Because (рус. Потому что): Because  песня The Beatles; …

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  • 26because — This conjunction is definite and specific in its meaning of since or for the reason that. It is used solely to express cause or reason: He left the party early because he was tired. As a subordinating conjunction, because should not be used to… …

    Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • 27because*/*/*/ — [bɪˈkɒz] grammar word summary: Because can be: ■ a conjunction: We went by bus because it was cheaper. ■ used in the preposition phrase because of: The game was cancelled because of the snow. used for giving the reason for something I couldn t… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 28because — /bi kawz , koz , kuz /, conj. 1. for the reason that; due to the fact that: The boy was absent because he was ill. 2. because of, by reason of; due to: Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall. [1275 1325; ME bi cause BY CAUSE] Syn. 1.… …

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  • 29because — conjunction for the reason that; since. Phrases because of by reason of. Origin ME: from the phr. by cause, influenced by OFr. par cause de by reason of . Usage When because follows a negative construction the meaning can be ambiguous. In the… …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 30because — conjunction Etymology: Middle English because that, because, from by cause that Date: 14th century 1. for the reason that ; since < rested because he was tired > 2. the fact that ; that < the reason I haven t been fire …

    New Collegiate Dictionary