Because is used to give a reason for something. It connects an action or fact to the cause behind it.
“Because” comes from the phrase “by cause,” used in Middle English to mean “for the reason of.” Over time, the two words fused into a single conjunction.
Every time you say “because,” you’re quietly doing logic—you’re linking causes and effects in your mind. Learning to use “because” well in speaking and writing is like turning on the explanation engine in your language.
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