“Because Of” vs. “Because”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 6, 2023
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The difference between “because of” and “because”
- "Because of" is a preposition and "because" is a conjunction.
- "Because of" indicates a specific cause or reason, while "because" can give a general or specific explanation.
- "Because of" is always followed by a noun or noun phrase, while "because" is followed by a clause with a subject and verb.
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What is the definition of “because of” and “because”?
Because of
- "Because of" is used to show the reason or cause for something happening.
- It can be replaced by "due to" or "owing to".
- It is followed by a noun or a noun phrase.
Because
- "Because" is used to give a reason or an explanation for something happening.
- It can be followed by a clause with a subject and verb.
- It can be replaced by "since" or "as".
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Because” is the more popular variant on the web.
Because of
2,760,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Because of the heavy rain, the concert was cancelled.
- We had to take a detour because of the road construction.
- She missed her flight because of the traffic.
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Because
8,090,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I couldn't attend the party because I had to work.
- He decided to take a break because he was feeling overwhelmed.
- I am happy because I passed my driving test.
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