because [bɪˈkɵz]conjunction 3adverb 2exclamation 1preposition 1 conjunction3 •for the reason that, used to say why something happens or is trueI hid myself because I was afraid. •As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.It must be broken, because I pressed the button and nothing happened.I don't think he is a nice person, because he yells at people for no reason. •(no longer used) So that, in order that.Simon[…]set the house on fire where he was born, because nobody should point at it. — 1624 adverb2 •On account, for sake [with of].My life is ruined because of you! •(no longer used) For the reason [with that].And God blessed the seuenth day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his worke, which God created and made. — 1611 exclamation1 •Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer to a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so". preposition1 •(Internet, informal) On account of, because of.He rejected me because revenge, I guess.It doesn't work because reasons.
