because of
preposition
: by reason of : on account of
Synonyms
- due to
- owing to
- through
- with
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Example Sentences
I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
because of
preposition
as in with
as the result of I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- with
- owing to
- due to
- on account of
- through