Causes Meaning in English
word · lemma: cause
/ˈkɑzəz/
KAW-ziz
/kˈɔːzɪz/
KAW-ziz
Definition
As a noun, it means a reason why something happens. As a verb, it means to make something happen, especially something bad or noticeable.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both formal and everyday English. As a verb, it is often followed by an object: 'cause problems', 'cause damage'. As a noun, common patterns include 'the cause of', 'root cause', and 'for a good cause'. Do not confuse the noun 'cause' with 'because' in speech.
Spanish: causa - provocaPortuguese (BR): causa - provocaPortuguese (PT): causa - provocaChinese (Simplified): 原因 - 导致Chinese (Traditional): 原因 - 導致Hindi: कारण - कारण बनता हैArabic: سبب - يسببBengali: কারণ - সৃষ্টি করে (verb)Russian: причина - вызыватьJapanese: 原因 - 引き起こすVietnamese: nguyên nhân - gây raKorean: 원인 - 일으키다Turkish: neden - sebep olmakUrdu: سبب - وجہ بنناIndonesian: penyebab - menyebabkan
Example Sentences
Too much sugar causes tooth problems.
basic
We do not know what causes the noise.
basic
Stress causes headaches for some people.
basic
I do not want to say anything that causes trouble.
natural
Lack of sleep causes me to forget things.
natural
Nobody has figured out what causes this bug yet.
natural