'cause — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

conjunction /ˈkȯz/

Meaning & Definition of 'cause

'cause (conjunction)

  1. because

'cause (conjunction) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. for the reason that

    "he left 'cause I told him to bug off"

    similar: as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that) (chiefly dialect), considering, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, since, whereas

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for 'cause

The most common words with a similar meaning to 'cause:

Chiefly dialect: being (as or as how or that)
as, as long as, because, considering, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, since, whereas

Origin & Etymology of 'cause

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about 'cause

What does "'cause" mean?

"'cause" means because. As a conjunction, it is defined as: because.

What is another word for "'cause"?

Other words for "'cause" include as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that), considering, for, inasmuch as and now. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "'cause" you intend.

What are different ways to say "'cause"?

There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "'cause". Common alternatives include as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that), considering, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing and since.

How do you use "'cause" in a sentence?

Examples of "'cause" in a sentence: "he left 'cause I told him to bug off".

Is "'cause" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"'cause" is a conjunction.

How do you pronounce "'cause"?

"'cause" is pronounced /ˈkȯz/.

What is the origin of the word "'cause"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "'cause" meaning "for the reason that"?

When "'cause" (conjunction) means for the reason that, synonyms include as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that), considering and for.