Boost Your English Writing: 5 Other Ways To Say “Because” or “Because Of”
Using a variety of words in your writing, including synonyms, will make your written message more interesting for the reader. It’s always a good idea to avoid repeating the same phrases, so here are some alternate ways to say because or because of.
As:
- Linda aced the presentation, as she had rehearsed it a dozen times.
- As Freddie was a skilled guitarist, the band’s sound evolved into something extraordinary.
- As the weather turned sunny, everyone decided to have a picnic in the park.
- As the deadline approached, David worked tirelessly to finish the report on time.
As a Result of:
- As a result of Mick’s dedication to practice, he became a renowned drummer.
- The power outage as a result of the storm forced the team to postpone the meeting.
- As a result of the new marketing strategy, the company’s sales soared.
- The canceled flight as a result of technical issues caused Jane to miss her sister’s wedding.
Due to:
- The show was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
- Due to Keith’s tireless efforts, the charity event was a massive success.
- The flight delay due to technical glitches caused Mark to miss his connecting flight.
- Due to the heavy rain, the outdoor concert was moved indoors.
For:
- They canceled the outdoor event, for the weather forecast predicted thunderstorms.
- I couldn’t concentrate on my work, for my neighbor’s construction noise was driving me crazy.
- We’re having a barbecue indoors today, for it’s way too chilly out there.
- I brought my umbrella, for the sky looked cloudy this morning.
Since:
- Sarah couldn’t sleep, since the neighbors were throwing a loud party next door.
- They postponed the game, since the weather forecast predicted heavy rain.
- I’m grabbing a sweater, since the office air conditioning is always freezing.
- They decided to leave early, since traffic tends to get crazy during rush hour.
There you have it, a mix of sentences that’ll not only boost your vocab but also rock your writing like a legendary guitar solo! Keep on groovin’ with your English skills, and remember, learning’s all about having a blast along the way.
Keep in mind the best way to remember this or any vocabulary in English is to take the word or phrase write it in a sentence that’s true for you or true in your world and then memorize your sentences.
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