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My mother always said I must be part Mongolian because of my lotus-pale complexion and squid-ink black hair.
Diane Ackerman

Meaning of "because of" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BECAUSE OF

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WHAT DOES BECAUSE OF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of because of in the English dictionary

The definition of because of in the dictionary is on account of.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BECAUSE OF

becall
becalm
becalmed
became
becap
becarpet
because
beccaccia
beccafico
Beccaria
bechalk
bechamel
bechance
becharm
Bechet
Bechstein
Bechuana
Bechuanaland
beck

WORDS THAT END LIKE BECAUSE OF

a couple of
at the expense of
by virtue of
for the love of
in case of
in charge of
in course of
in face of
in place of
in spite of
in the name of
in the nature of
make use of
more of
redispose of
take advantage of
take care of
the reverse of
the right side of
to the tune of

Synonyms and antonyms of because of in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BECAUSE OF»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «because of» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of because of

Translation of «because of» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BECAUSE OF

Find out the translation of because of to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of because of from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «because of» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

因为
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

debido
570 millions of speakers

English

because of
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

की वजह से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بسبب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

из
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

porque de
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কারণে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en raison de
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

disebabkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

durch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

の理由
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

의 때문에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

amarga saka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏனெனில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कारण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nedeniyle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a causa di
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

z uwagi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

з
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

din cauza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξαιτίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

as gevolg van
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på grund av
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pga
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of because of

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BECAUSE OF»

The term «because of» is very widely used and occupies the 2.914 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BECAUSE OF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about because of

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10 QUOTES WITH «BECAUSE OF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word because of.
1
Diane Ackerman
My mother always said I must be part Mongolian because of my lotus-pale complexion and squid-ink black hair.
2
June Allyson
Because of the wealth of fine music spread through the film, working on it held all the fun and excitement of attending a great concert.
3
James Burrows
I didn't have the drive; I never wanted to be in show business. I went into my father's business because of osmosis.
4
Jane Byrne
City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.
5
Dana Carvey
I pretty much try to stay in a constant state of confusion just because of the expression it leaves on my face.
6
Jung Chang
I was not allowed to take notes but my friend and I memorised those two and a half pages. Most people talked to me because of the warning. They knew this book was not going to be the official line.
7
Jessica Chastain
You know, it's recently come into focus for me why I want to be an actor: It's because of the connection I feel to people.
8
Manish Dayal
I remember once being told by a casting person, years ago, that I shouldn't pursue a career in the business because of the color of my skin. The fact that I remember it today means it stuck with me. I thought that was really stupid advice and advice nobody should ever give someone.
9
Michael Fassbender
When I was four, I just wanted to drive, I collected toy cars. Where does that sort of thing come from? In hindsight you go, 'Oh, liked it because of this.' Maybe it's just the wheel.
10
Dennis Franz
I am not interested in considering another TV series. This one was a wonderful experience which will be hard to top, and It's caused me to turn down several good film opportunities because of the schedule.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BECAUSE OF»

Discover the use of because of in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to because of and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Because of Winn-Dixie
For use in schools and libraries only. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big, ugly dog Winn-Dixie.
Kate DiCamillo, 2010
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Because of Mr. Terupt
"--School Library Journal, Starred "This powerful and emotional story is likely to spur discussion."--Publishers Weekly "No one is perfect in this feel-good story, but everyone benefits, including sentimentally inclined readers.
Rob Buyea, 2010
3
Because of Anya
Ten-year-old girls don't wear wigs.
Margaret Peterson Haddix, 2012
4
Because of Low
In my debut novel, Breathe, Sadie may have fallen in love with the teen rock star, Jax Stone, but readers fell head over heels for Marcus Hardy. This is his story.
Abbi Glines, 2012
5
Because of You: A Book of Kindness
Tells how every single person helps make the world a kinder and more peaceful place.
Barbara G. Hennessy, 2011
6
Better Because of You
This book shows you how to make life just a little bit better. Essential reading for anyone looking for simple insights on leading a happier life. You, as one individual, can be an irresistible force for positive change.
Ginny Hutchinson, Cathy Haffner, 2009
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Because of Race: How Americans Debate Harm and Opportunity ...
In Because of Race, Mica Pollock tackles a long-standing and fraught debate over racial inequalities in America's schools.
Mica Pollock, 2010
8
All Because of Jackson
I want to sail the seas,' said Jackson.
Dick King-Smith, 2006
9
All Because of a Cup of Coffee
Geronimo, broken-hearted after a failed romance, sets out with his family to explore the Eighth Wonder of the Mouse World.
Geronimo Stilton, 2009
10
A Guide for Using Because of Winn-Dixie in the Classroom
Now in a digest-sized paperback, DiCamillo's beloved Newbery Honor book is the story of 10-year-old India Opal Buloni, who describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her ...
Melissa Hart, Teacher Created Resources, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BECAUSE OF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term because of is used in the context of the following news items.
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WND Exclusive: YouTube removes movie trailer 'because of religion'
YouTube has removed a trailer for an upcoming movie, and the filmmaker is charging it's “because of our religion.” The trailer promotes ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
2
Man killed by lightning because of selfie stick?
Technically Incorrect: A walker in Wales is struck by lightning and reports suggest that his metal selfie stick may have attracted the bolt. by Chris ... «CNET, Jul 15»
3
Mike Dolce on IV ban: 'Someone would die because of that'
Someone would die because of that and that's exactly what I was saying. So, I don't think the people involved in the sport will actually allow that ... «Bloody Elbow, Jul 15»
4
Standish family handcuffed at gunpoint because of 911 hoax
STANDISH, Maine — State and local law enforcement officers including a Cumberland County Sheriff's Office SWAT team all raced to what ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Fla. Man Fired for Saying He'll Wed His Dog Because of Same-Sex …
When Ryan Uhler quipped about 'doggy-style love' on Facebook in response to marriage equality, his employers weren't laughing. «Advocate.com, Jul 15»
6
ESPN moves tournament from Trump National Golf Club because of
For the second time, in less than a week, Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes is paying a price for Donald Trump's remarks about ... «The Daily Breeze, Jul 15»
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I Read “Data and Goliath” Because of Barbara Fister
I'm interested how we choose the books we read. Here is my request to you. Please keep track of, and share with our IHE community, how you ... «Inside Higher Ed, Jul 15»
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Men have shorter lifespans than women because of smoking and …
It's reasonably well-known that men have a shorter life expectancy than women, but we still don't really know exactly why. A number of different ... «Ars Technica UK, Jul 15»
9
Florida Man Fired for Saying He'll Wed His Dog Because of Same …
When Ryan Uhler quipped about 'doggy-style love' on Facebook in response to marriage equality, his employers weren't laughing. «Advocate.com, Jul 15»
10
Is Anyone Changing Because of "Primates of Park Avenue?"
Because of this, we had her stop by Mondays with Marlo to discuss with me all the fine details about the book, its impact on women overall, and ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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