because
/bɪˈkʌz/
conjunction
- For the reason that; since.
- She passed the test because she studied hard.
- I stayed home because I was feeling sick.
- The game was canceled because it rained all day.
preposition
- Owing to; as a result of (used in informal phrases like 'because of').
- He is famous because of his amazing singing voice.
- The picnic was canceled because of the storm.
- We arrived late because of traffic on the highway.