because: Meaning and Definition of
be•cause
Pronunciation: (bi-kôz', -koz', -kuz'), [key] — conj.
- for the reason that; due to the fact that: The boy was absent because he was ill.
- by reason of; due to: Schools were closed because of heavy snowfall.
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