Definition of "reason"

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

What does "reason" mean?

reason (noun) — why something happens or why you did something.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (rea·son)

Example sentences using "reason"

Grade K–2
What is the reason?
Grade 3–5
She had a good reason for being late to class this morning.
Grade 6–8
The reason most plans fail isn't lack of effort — it's lack of clarity about what success actually looks like.

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