Becouse vs. Because: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 16, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "becouse," while the correct spelling is "because." "Because" is a conjunction used to introduce a reason or justification.
Which is correct: Becouse or Because
How to spell Because?
Becouse is Incorrect
Because is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "because" as having the word "cause" within it, which hints at its meaning related to reasons.
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The middle of the word "because" has “au,” which you can remember as "Aha, U (you) found the reason."
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"Because" starts with “be,” like many other English words such as "begin" and "believe."
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"Because" ends with "se," like "those" or "choose," which are also English words with specific roles in a sentence.
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Notice the word "cause" is part of "because," reinforcing its role in providing justification.
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Becouse and Because Definitions
Because
"Because" is a conjunction that introduces a reason or explanation.
He left early because he was tired.
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Because
In informal language, "because" can introduce not only clauses but also single words.
I did it because science.
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Because
"Because" is used in conditional statements to signify a cause-and-effect relationship.
You'll fail because you didn't study.
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Because
(by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".
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Because
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
I hid myself because I was afraid.
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Because
As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.
It must be broken, because I pressed the button and nothing happened.
I don't think he is a nice person, because he yells at people for no reason.
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Because
On account of, because of.
He rejected me because revenge, I guess.
It doesn't work because reasons.
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Because
In order that; that.
And the multitude rebuked them because they should hold their peace.
Because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
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Because
"Because" can also be used to start a sentence when emphasizing the reason.
Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
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Because
"Because" can also be part of the phrase "because of," followed by a noun.
We canceled the trip because of the storm.
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FAQs
Why is it called because?
The term originates from Middle English, combining "by" and "cause," to signify reasoning.
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Which preposition is used with because?
"Of" is often used in the phrase "because of."
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What is the pronunciation of because?
The pronunciation is /bɪˈkɒz/ or /bɪˈkʌz/.
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Which vowel is used before because?
Vowels like "a" or "e" can precede "because," depending on the sentence, as in "a reason because" or "simply because."
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What is the verb form of because?
"Because" doesn't have a verb form as it is a conjunction.
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What is the root word of because?
The root words are Middle English "by" and "cause."
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What is the plural form of because?
"Because" does not have a singular or plural form.
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Is because a negative or positive word?
It is a neutral word; its connotation depends on context.
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Is because a vowel or consonant?
"Because" is a word, not a vowel or consonant.
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Is because a countable noun?
"Because" is not a noun, so it's not countable.
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What is the opposite of because?
The opposite could be "despite" or "although."
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Which determiner is used with because?
Generally, determiners are not used directly with "because."
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What is the singular form of because?
"Because" does not have a singular or plural form.
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Which article is used with because?
No article is commonly used directly with "because."
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What is a stressed syllable in because?
The second syllable, "cause," is stressed.
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What is the first form of because?
"Because" is a conjunction and does not have different forms.
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How is because used in a sentence?
"She arrived late because she missed the bus."
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