Five Alternatives to “Because”
Before we dive into the synonyms and examples of because, we want to first go over what it means. Because is a conjunction—a word that connects other words or groups of words together—that means “for the reason that.” Here’s an example:
I cried for the reason that my friend yelled at me.
Now that we’ve covered what type of word because is and what it means, let’s go over a few alternatives.
Five “Because” Alternatives
1. As
Similarly to because, as is a conjunction “used to state the reason for something.”
2. Since
Although since is a common alternative, some people consider it second-rate to because. This is because it can also function as a preposition that refers to elapsed time, and could cause confusion.
3. For
You can find for as an alternative to because in poetic writing. It is not commonly found in either casual or professional writing.
4. Inasmuch as
This alternative is as formal as they come, but can be used exactly as because. If you do want to use it, keep in mind it’s uncommon, and usually found in professional and academic settings.
5. As long as
This alternative to because expresses that because something is happening, will happen, or is true, then another thing can happen too.
These Alternatives Are Helpful Because You Should Avoid Repetitiveness
This list is useful because whether you’re writing an essay, a book, or any other type of text, it’s always a good idea to switch up your vocabulary to avoid repetitiveness. Just remember to keep context in mind. For example, if you’re writing about something casual or funny, you might not want to use inasmuch as.
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