because
The word “because” has 2 syllables: be-cause
It's pronounced as /bɪˈkəz/
What is synonym and antonym for because?
In the thesaurus, “because” has 9 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for because along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for because
- as
- as long as
- considering
- for
- inasmuch as
- now
- seeing
- since
- whereas
Antonyms for because
- although
- despite
- even though
- though
- whereas
Meanings of because
- adverb
- For the reason (that).
- On account (of), for sake (of).
- (by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".
- preposition
- On account of, because of.
- conjunction
- By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
- As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.
- So that, in order that.
Example Sentences
- She stayed home because she was feeling sick.
- I didn’t go to the party because I had too much work.
- He succeeded because of his hard work and determination.
- We left early because the weather was bad.
- They were happy because their team won the match.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to because, such as: although, as, as long as, considering, despite, even though, for.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- accommodating
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