because

conjunction/bɪˈkɒz/CEFR A1

কারণ, যেহেতু

Meaning

Used to give the reason for something.

Example sentences

  • I was late because the bus broke down.বাস নষ্ট হয়ে যাওয়ায় আমার দেরি হয়েছে।
  • She stayed home because of the rain.বৃষ্টির কারণে সে বাসায় ছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: since, as

Similar words, and what each means

  • since

    থেকে, যেহেতু

    From a point in past time until now; or, because.

  • as

    যেহেতু, কারণ; যখন; হিসেবে; যেমন

    Used to give a reason, to mark the same time, or to say what role something has.

Other English words for “কারণ, যেহেতু”

  • factor

    One of the things that influences or causes a result.

  • reason

    The cause or explanation for why something happens.

  • cause

    A person, thing, or event that makes something happen.

  • as

    Used to give a reason, to mark the same time, or to say what role something has.

  • since

    From a point in past time until now; or, because.

“because” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “because” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • যখন, যতক্ষণ
    • • সেই সঙ্গে, এবং; পাশাপাশি
    • • যদিও
    • • কারণ, যেহেতু
    Show the answer

    কারণ, যেহেতু — because (conjunction) — কারণ, যেহেতু. Used to give the reason for something.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “because”?

    • • if
    • • since
    • • and
    • • as well as
    Show the answer

    since — since — থেকে, যেহেতু. From a point in past time until now; or, because.

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