Because
Example: He stays home because he feels sick today
Definition
"Because" is a versatile conjunction used to introduce a reason or cause for an action or situation. In the sentence 'He stays home because he feels sick today,' it explains the cause of staying home, linking the action to its justification clearly and directly.
Etymology
The word "because" originates from the Middle English phrase 'by cause,' where 'cause' means 'reason.' Over time, these two words merged into the single term 'because,' used to indicate reason or cause in a sentence. Did you know? Its transformation reflects the natural tendency in language to shorten and simplify common expressions.
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"Because" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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