Word: BECAUSE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BECAUSE
- For the reason (that).
- On account (of), for sake (of).
"My life is ruined because of you!"
- (by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".
- On account of, because of.
- By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
"I hid myself because I was afraid."
- As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.
"I don't think he is a nice person, because he yells at people for no reason."
- So that, in order that.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "because" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "because" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BECAUSE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BECAUSE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BECAUSE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BECAUSE:
- # the because effect
- # master of because
- # playing with because
- # in terms of because
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