Definition of “because of” - English Dictionary

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because ofpreposition

uk ​ /bɪˈkɒz ˌəv/ us ​ /bɪˈkɑːz ˌəv/

Grammar

Because, because of and cos, cos of …
Because: meaning and useBecause introduces clauses of cause and reason. It is a subordinating conjunction. This means that the clause it introduces is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete. We use a comma when the subordinate clause comes before the main clause: …
Because ofBecause of is a two-word preposition meaning ‘as a result of’: …
CosCos, a short form of because, is pronounced /kəz/ or /kɒz/ and can also be spelt ’cause. It can be used instead of because (and cos of instead of because of). We often use it in speaking, emails and text messages, especially in informal situations: …
Just because, simply becauseWe can emphasise because with just or simply: …

(Definition of “because of” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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