- for the reason that; due to the fact that: The boy was absent because he was ill.
- (used directly before a noun, adjective, verb, interjection, etc., to convey a very concise rationale, excuse, or explanation): We’re a little like monkeys because evolution.He doesn’t practice enough: because lazy.I love doughnuts because yum!
- by reason of; due to: Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall.
- on account of the fact that; on account of being; since
- on account of
