Because | Mean of because in English Dictionary

/bɪˈkɑːz/

• for the reason that
1. I ran because I was afraid.
2. We were late because our car wouldn't start. = Because our car wouldn't start, we were late.
3. “Why did you do it?” “Because she told me to.”
• for the reason of
1. The picnic has been canceled because of [=due to, on account of] bad weather.
2. Because of this [=for this reason], only very rich people can afford to live on the island.
3. Because of you, we missed the bus. [=you caused us to miss the bus]
4. The accident happened because of [=through] carelessness.
• for the simple or single reason that
1. Don't get nervous just because the teacher might ask you a question.
2. We can't assume it will rain today just because it rained yesterday.
3. Just because your friends do it, that doesn't mean that you should do it, too.