because
Translation
because
Examples
I stayed home because I was sick.
I stayed home because I was sick.
Grammar Patterns
((clause)) because ((clause)) for the reason that I stayed home because I was sick.
Similar Words
Synonyms: since, as, for
Etymology
From Middle English 'bi cause', meaning 'by reason of'.
Memory Tips
It answers the question 'Why?'. Think of it as 'be the cause'.