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Word: because (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adverb:

  • archaic For the reason (''that'').
  • On account (''of''), for sake (''of'').

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Conjunction:

  • By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
  • As known because; as inferred because; as determined because.

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Interjection:

  • Used to terminate inquiry concerning origin or purpose, typically initiated by {{term|why}}

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