because

Definitions

1. conjunction

   For the reason that.

   Examples

   • I hid because I was afraid.
   • She stayed home because she was sick.
   ≈therefore
2. preposition

   Used informally with a noun to give a reason, in internet speech.

   Examples

   • He left because reasons.
   • It doesn't work because reasons.
3. conjunction

   Used to give the proof for what you think.

   Examples

   • It must be broken, because I pressed the button and nothing happened.
   • I don't like him, because he yells at people for no reason.
4. adverb

   Used before of to show the cause of something.

   Examples

   • My life is ruined because of you!
   • We canceled the trip because of the storm.
5. adverb

   Used with that in old-fashioned writing to give a reason.

   Examples

   • She stayed home because that she felt unwell.
   • He was happy because that he had won.
6. conjunction

   So that, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • He hid the letter because no one should find it.
   • She spoke softly because the baby should not wake.
7. interjection

   Used alone to refuse to give a full reason.

   Examples

   • Why did you do that? Because.
   • Why can't I go? Because I said so.