Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
because-of
Preposition
/bɪˈkɔːz əv/
Definition
a preposition used to introduce the reason for something
Examples
- She was late because of the traffic.
- He missed the meeting because of a family emergency.
- The event was cancelled because of bad weather.
Meaning
used to explain the cause or justification of an action or situation
Synonyms
- due to
- on account of
- as a result of
