because of

The phrase “because of” has 3 syllables: be-cause of

It's pronounced as /bɪˈkɔːz əv/


What is synonym and antonym for because of?

In the thesaurus, “because of” has 22 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for because of along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for because of

  • as a consequence
  • as a result
  • at the hand of
  • by
  • by dint of
  • by means of
  • by reason
  • by the agency of
  • by virtue of
  • due to
  • for
  • in consequence of
  • in virtue of
  • on account of
  • owing to
  • per
  • through
  • through the medium of
  • using
  • via
  • with
  • with the help of

Antonyms for because of

  • around

Meanings of because of

  • preposition
    1. On account of; due to, for the purpose of.

Example Sentences

  • The flight was delayed because of heavy fog.
  • She was late because of traffic.
  • The match was canceled because of rain.
  • He succeeded because of his hard work.
  • The picnic was postponed because of bad weather.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to because of, such as: around, as a consequence, as a result, at the hand of, by, by dint of, by means of.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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