- as
- as a result of
- as long as
- as things go
- being
- by cause of
- by reason of
- by virtue of
- considering
- due to
- for
- for the reason that
- for the sake of
- in as much as
- in behalf of
- in that
- in the interest of
- in view of
- now that
- on the grounds that
- over
- owing to
- seeing
- since
- thanks to
- through
- whereas
- as
- being
- by cause of
- by reason of
- by virtue of
- considering
- due to
- for
- for the reason that
- for the sake of
- in as much as
- in behalf of
- in that
- in the interest of
- in view of
- now that
- on the grounds that
- over
- owing to
- seeing
- since
- thanks to
- through
- whereas
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On this page you’ll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to because, such as: as, as a result of, as long as, as things go, being, and by cause of.
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The conjunction because introduces a direct reason for an occurrence or action: I was sleeping because I was tired. As and since are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since) I was tired, I was sleeping. The reason, proof, or justification introduced by for is like an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was famished, for I had not eaten all day. The more formal inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.
How to use because in a sentence
Because he’s joined the colors—he’s not dead!Because he’s found his duty—he’s not lost!
WITH THE COLORSEVERARD JACK APPLETON
He was silent; and presently she said: «I—the reason of it—my crying—is b-b-because I don’t wish you to be unhappy.»
THE YOUNGER SETROBERT W. CHAMBERS
Can you picture a room where the portires are all of different lengths?because the decorator had no sense of line value?
POLLY IN NEW YORKLILLIAN ELIZABETH ROY
At length she stammered: «I did not come b-because I simply couldn’t stand it!»
THE FIGHTING CHANCEROBERT W. CHAMBERS
Have it which side you choose!because it really doesnt matter nowadays.
THE SORROWS OF SATANMARIE CORELLI
B-because of my f-friend Higgins I’ll let y-you off this t-time, but remember the j-judge and let w-whiskey alone.
THE LUMBERJACK SKY PILOTTHOMAS D. WHITTLES
He was angry, too-more than angry-because he felt so helpless, a sensation that was new and stifling.
A CUMBERLAND VENDETTAJOHN FOX, JR.
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WORDS RELATED TO BECAUSE
- as long as
- because
- being
- cause
- considering
- for
- for the reason that
- inasmuch as
- now
- seeing that
- since
- whereas
- all in all
- all things considered
- as
- as long as
- because
- everything being equal
- for
- forasmuch as
- in consideration of
- in light of
- in view of
- inasmuch as
- insomuch as
- now
- pending
- seeing
- since
- taking into account
- as
- as long as
- because
- being
- considering
- inasmuch as
- now
- since
- whereas
- because
- insofar as
- making allowance for
- seeing that
- since
- while
- as
- because
- considering
- inasmuch as
- seeing that
- since
- taking into account
- while
- after
- afterward
- ago
- already
- as
- because
- considering
- for
- from
- hence
- later
- now
- past
- subsequently
- therefore
- whereas
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Many words or phrases can be used to set up an explanation. The most common and really REALLY overused one is “because”. Please encourage your child to stop using that word in his school compositions if he wants to score a little bit higher.
Here are 12 alternatives to replace “because” and their merits.
1. As
“As” is a direct synonym for “because” (for example, “He decided not to go see the movie, as he found out his nemesis was going as well”), but it’s not exactly much better.
2. As a result of
This phrase is a substitute for “because of”, not because, as in “As a result of his insatiable appetite, all the dishes on the table were wiped clean within seconds.”
3. As long as
This informal equivalent of “because” is used to express the thought that given that one thing is occurring or will occur or is true, another is possible, in such statements as “As long as you’re going to the supermarket, could you help me buy 5 watermelons?”
4. Being as (or being as how or being that)
This phrase has the same sense — and the same formality — as “as long as”.
5. Considering that
This phrase is essentially identical in meaning to “as long as” and “being as” and its variants.
6. For
This substitute for “because” is reserved for poetic usage, as in “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
7. Now that
This phrase informally connotes cause and effect, as in “Now that Mrs Tan here, we can submit our homework.”
8. Out of
This phrase applies to explanations of emotion or feeling — for example, “She asked out of compassion” or “Out of spite, I refrained from passing the message along.”
9. Seeing that
This phrase is identical to “considering that.”
10. Since
“Since” primarily refers to elapsed time, as in “Since it had rained, we didn’t need to water the garden.”
11. Thanks to
This equivalent of “because of,” despite the wording, can apply to either a positive or a negative outcome; “Thanks to your involvment, the teacher is now watching our every move” demonstrates the latter sense.
12. Through
Through is a preposition; it takes the place of “because of,” as in “Through the efforts of the teachers, all the students did well in the final year exams.”
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Many words or phrases can be used to set up an explanation. The most common is because (or “because of”), but others have their uses. Here are alternatives and a discussion of their uses and their merits.
1. As: As is a direct synonym for because (for example, “He opted not to go see the movie, as it had gotten poor reviews”), but it’s inferior.
2. As a result of: This phrase is a substitute for “because of,” not because, as in “As a result of his intervention, the case was reopened and they were ultimately exonerated.”
3. As long as: This informal equivalent of because is used to express the thought that given that one thing is occurring or will occur or is true, another is possible, in such statements as “As long as you’re going, could you pick some things up for me?”
4. Being as (or being as how or being that): This phrase has the same sense — and the same formality — as “as long as.”
5. Considering that: This phrase is essentially identical in meaning to “as long as” and “being as” and its variants.
6. Due to: Like “as a result of,” “due to” is a preposition, rather than a conjunction like because, and is used in place not of because alone but instead of “because of.” It applies specifically to an explanation of why something occurred or will or will not occur, as in “Due to the large number of applications, we cannot respond individually to each applicant.”
7. For: This substitute for because is reserved for poetic usage, as in “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
8. Inasmuch as: This phrase is a very formal equivalent of because, as in “Inasmuch as his account has been discredited, I wouldn’t believe anything else he says.”
9. In view of the fact that: This phrase is identical in sense to “inasmuch as.”
10. Now that: This phrase informally connotes cause and effect, as in “Now that you’re here, we can proceed.”
11. Out of: This phrase applies to explanations of emotion or feeling — for example, “She asked out of compassion” or “Out of spite, I refrained from passing the message along.”
12. Owing to: This phrase is equivalent to “due to”; the two choices are more formal than “because of.”
13. Seeing that: This phrase is identical to “considering that.”
14. Since: This alternative to because is informal and is considered inferior because since primarily refers to elapsed time and the usage might be confused, as in “Since it had rained, we didn’t need to water the garden”; the reader might not realize until reading the second half of the sentence that the sense is causal rather than temporal.
15. Thanks to: This equivalent of “because of,” despite the wording, can apply to either a positive or a negative outcome; “Thanks to your meddling, we’re receiving much unwanted attention” demonstrates the latter sense.
16. Through: Through is a preposition; it takes the place of “because of,” as in “Through the efforts of these charities, the city’s homeless services have been reinstated.”
Five Alternatives to “Because”
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“Because” is a common conjunction that can be found often throughout various types of texts. If you’re seeking alternatives to help you avoid repetitiveness, continue reading.
Quick Summary on Words You Can Use in Place of “Because”
Five other ways to say because are:
- As
- Since
- For
- Inasmuch as
- As long as
What Does “Because” Mean?
Before we dive into the synonyms and examples of because, we want to first go over what it means. Because is a conjunction—a word that connects other words or groups of words together—that means “for the reason that.” Here’s an example:
I cried because my friend yelled at me.
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I cried for the reason that my friend yelled at me.
Now that we’ve covered what type of word because is and what it means, let’s go over a few alternatives.
Five “Because” Alternatives
1. As
Similarly to because, as is a conjunction “used to state the reason for something.”
I took the bus home because I thought you forgot to pick me up.
I took the bus home as I thought you forgot to pick me up.
2. Since
Although since is a common alternative, some people consider it second-rate to because. This is because it can also function as a preposition that refers to elapsed time, and could cause confusion.
Because it was sunny, we decided to go to the beach.
Since it was sunny, we decided to go to the beach.
3. For
You can find for as an alternative to because in poetic writing. It is not commonly found in either casual or professional writing.
Let’s eat because I am hungry.
Let’s eat, for I am hungry.
4. Inasmuch as
This alternative is as formal as they come, but can be used exactly as because. If you do want to use it, keep in mind it’s uncommon, and usually found in professional and academic settings.
She was a famous and unique artist because she was considered legally blind.
She was a famous and unique artist inasmuch as she was considered legally blind.
5. As long as
This alternative to because expresses that because something is happening, will happen, or is true, then another thing can happen too.
Because you’re going to the store, can you bring back some cookies?
As long as you’re going to the store, can you bring back some cookies?
These Alternatives Are Helpful Because You Should Avoid Repetitiveness
This list is useful because whether you’re writing an essay, a book, or any other type of text, it’s always a good idea to switch up your vocabulary to avoid repetitiveness. Just remember to keep context in mind. For example, if you’re writing about something casual or funny, you might not want to use inasmuch as.
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