Definition of "because"

Kid-friendly meaning of because, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "because" mean?

because (conjunction) — a word that tells the reason something happens.

Part of speechConjunction Syllables2 (be·cause)

Example sentences using "because"

Grade K–2
I am tired because I ran.
Grade 3–5
We stayed inside today because the wind made the playground unsafe.
Grade 6–8
She skipped the movie premiere because she had promised her little brother that she would help him build a model rocket that exact afternoon.

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